Provides direct services for patients and families by using music as a tool to help them attain and maintain their maximum levels of functioning in the areas of physical, cognitive, communication, spiritual, social, and emotional health. Program planning will be designed to reduce stress, increase adaptive coping, provide normalization, promote social interaction, and support developmental integrity.

Education: Minimum completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy from an AMTA (American Music Therapy Association) approved program.

Certification:  Must be board certified (MT-BC) through the Certification Board for Music Therapists.  Preferred if applicant has or is capable of obtaining NICU-MT. 

Experience: 2+ years of experience as a Music Therapist in a healthcare setting preferred.  Any experience as a Music Therapist in the NICU setting preferred.

Additional Skills/Abilities: Ability to develop therapeutic rapport with hospitalized patients of all ages, families, and staff to cope with hospitalization; Excellent communication skills and flexibility are highly desired.

Highlights of our hospitals

Huntsville Hospital was recently named Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report. With 971 beds, a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU, and the largest Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center in the state with our own specialized Red Shirt Trauma Program, there are many opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills. We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and named \"One of the Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation with Great Heart Programs.\" From six cath labs and four EP labs to multiple medical and step-down units, you can continually grow your skillset! We offer a training center on campus for continuing education, Shared Governance Program, Clinical Ladder for professional development, The Daisy Award, and if  you are a new grad, a Nurse Residency Program to help you transition from student to professional nurse. We care about you and your well-being by offering an excellent benefits package, childcare, health and wellness programs, an onsite employee pharmacy, a free health clinic, tuition assistance, and much more. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are a partner to the U.S. Army’s Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program. 
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Huntsville Hospital Benefits:

We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!

 

 Learn more about Huntsville Hospital Health System:

Careers: https://careers.hhsys.org/careers-homeBenefits: https://careers.hhsys.org/us/en/benefitsEducation & Professional Development: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/educationLife In Huntsville: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/about-huntsville-al