MUSIC PRACTITIONER

The music practitioner needs to have strong musical skills (often guitar, piano, and voice), empathy, patience, and excellent interpersonal skills to connect with clients of all ages. This paticular role at Baylor University Medical Center will serve the general population with emphasis on end of life.

• Location:  Baylor University Medical Center, 3500 Gaston Ave, Dallas, 75246
• Schedule/Shift: FT/Days (40 hours /week)
• Prefer experience
• Must be Certified by CMP or CCM
• Will consider candidates with the following certifications if you have appropriate experience:

  • Harp for Healing (CCM); Musicians for Healing and Transition program (MHTP); 

  • International Harp Therapy Program and Bedside Harp program. 

  • Music- Thanatologist are certified by Music Thanatology Association International (CM-Th). 

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values are:

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Job Summary

A Music Practitioner plays calming music at the bedside or in clinics. This helps promote comfort, relaxation, and peace for patients, family members, and caregivers.

Essential Functions of the Role

• Serve patients, families, and caregivers by assessing their emotional and physical state and offering appropriate musical interventions.
• Respond to referrals quickly. Set priorities for music therapy at the bedside or in clinics.
• Collaborate and communicate with other staff about patient referrals and visits. Record interventions, responses, and requests from patients, families, and caregivers.

Key Success Factors

• Experience providing music interventions in a healthcare setting is required.
• Musical skill is required.
• Ability to deal with complex situations and resolve patient and/or customer service concerns.
• Ability to give clear, concise, and complete education and/or instructions.
• Works well in a patient-centered environment as an integral team player.
• Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences.
• Empathetic listener, sensitive, upbeat, optimistic, articulate, gracious, and tactful.
• Ability to calm upset patients in a composed and professional demeanor.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - Associate's
• EXPERIENCE - 1 Year of Experience
• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -Certified Music Practitioner (CMP)

About Baylor Scott & White Health

Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH) is the largest not-for-profit health care system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States. With a commitment to and a track record of innovation, collaboration, integrity and compassion for the patient, BSWH stands to be one of the nation’s exemplary health care organizations. Our mission is to serve all people by providing personalized health and wellness through exemplary care, education and research as a Christian ministry of healing. Joining our team is not just accepting a job, it’s accepting a calling!

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