Neurologic Music Therapist at MedRhythms, Inc. in Boston, MA

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Company Overview

MedRhythms Therapy is a neurorehabilitation company at the intersection of neuroscience, music, and technology, delivering evidence based Neurologic Music Therapy® (NMT) to individuals living with neurologic injury and disease. Our mission is to expand access to high quality neurorehabilitation and improve the lives of those affected by stroke, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson’s disease, and other neurologic conditions.

Founded in 2015, MedRhythms has partnered with leading rehabilitation hospitals, including Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Burke Rehabilitation Hospital, and JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute, to build some of the nation’s most comprehensive NMT programs.

To date, our clinicians have delivered more than 40,000 hours of direct patient care across inpatient, outpatient, in home, and tele-health settings. As we continue to grow our clinical services and innovative rehabilitation technologies, we remain committed to clinical excellence, collaboration, and expanding access to life changing neurologic care.

At MedRhythms, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We foster a collaborative, mission driven culture where clinicians are empowered to innovate, grow professionally, and make a meaningful impact. If you are excited about our mission but do not meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply.

Position Overview

MedRhythms is looking for a passionate and driven Neurologic Music Therapist to join their fast-growing clinical team in Boston. This position will be responsible for providing high-quality Neurologic Music Therapy to a range of clients of all ages and different neurologic diagnoses. The position will facilitate individual and group sessions, and will work both in-home and remote via teletherapy. When needed this position will also work within our partnering hospital facility, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital (Top Rehabilitation Hospital in the U.S.), which can include inpatient, outpatient, long-term medical, and community settings as well as teletherapy.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge in various diagnoses related to neurological injury or disease (i.e. TBI, stroke, PD, MS, DOC, etc.).
• Demonstrate knowledge in various clinical presentations resulting from a neurologic injury or disease (i.e. aphasia, apraxia, left neglect, gait deficits, etc.).
• Conduct an individual evaluation/assessment and develop a treatment plan using appropriate assessment tools with individualized therapeutic nonmusical goals and objectives.
• Implement NMT interventions within the sensorimotor, speech and language, and cognitive domains.
• Evaluate patient/client progress through progress reports and documentation of sessions.
• Update goals/objectives as needed when met within the treatment plan and complete discharge summaries when appropriate.
• Develop “in-home” programs and resources for patients/clients to complete individually.
• Communicate and consult with interdisciplinary teams, parents/guardians, caregivers, other professionals as needed within therapeutic scope about progress.
• Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team to provide the highest quality of care to our patients/clients.
• Provide NMT sessions effectively across the healthcare continuum including: telehealth, in-home, outpatient, and inpatient.
• Maintain patient confidentiality as mandated by HIPAA.
• Clean/sanitize instruments and/or equipment with appropriate materials.
• Attend and participate in supervision as requested and recommended by the Clinical Director/Supervisor.
• Attend professional development opportunities to maintain credential and advance clinical skills.
• Provide presentations/ in-services to various audiences about NMT and those that MedRhythms serves.

We’re looking for you to bring

• Must hold MT-BC credential and NMT credential (NMT/F Preferred)
• Strong clinical skills in administering NMT interventions
• Ability to be flexible and operate in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication Skills
• Self-Motivated, possessing grit and energy
• Dedication and commitment to MedRhythms’ mission of access and improving patient care
• Must have a vehicle and be willing to drive to clients

What we can offer you

Meaningful, purpose driven work

Collaborative, supportive, smart and fun team

Competitive compensation and benefits for full-time employees : Medical, dental, vision, life & disability, bonus potential, paid time off (vacation, sick and parental)

$500/yr continuing education benefit $100/yr Wellness Stipend

Reimbursement for CBMT dues Laptop and instruments provided

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the talent selection process, please reach out to careers@medrhythms.com