<p>A per-diem (PRN) Music Therapist opportunity is open with a hospice program serving Melbourne, Florida — a coastal Space Coast community with year-round sunshine and a strong quality-of-life profile. This Complementary Integrative Health Services (C-IHS) role embeds a credentialed music therapist directly into an interdisciplinary hospice team, providing meaningful therapeutic support to patients and families at end of life. The position offers flexible PRN scheduling with competitive hourly compensation and access to a comprehensive benefits package for eligible team members.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Hourly pay range: $20.38 – $36.44 per hour, based on education, experience, certifications, and local labor market factors</li> <li>PRN / per-diem engagement with flexible scheduling</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package available to eligible team members, including health, dental, and vision coverage</li> <li>Incentive and recognition programs</li> <li>Equity stock purchase plan (subject to eligibility)</li> <li>401(k) with company contribution (subject to eligibility)</li> <li>Career development pathways within a large national post-acute care organization</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Role functions within the Complementary Integrative Health Services (C-IHS) framework of a hospice program — delivering approved therapeutic music modalities within the therapist's scope of practice and agency policies</li> <li>Direct patient and family care in a hospice setting, with a focus on compassionate, high-quality end-of-life support</li> <li>Active participation in interdisciplinary group meetings and contribution to individualized plans of care</li> <li>Documentation of all services provided in accordance with agency training and protocols</li> <li>Coordination of availability and schedule changes directly with supervising clinical leadership</li> <li>Part of a nationally recognized post-acute care network with established hospice infrastructure and clinical support systems</li> <li>Mission-driven culture centered on patient dignity, family connection, and compassionate care delivery</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree or undergraduate equivalency from an AMTA-approved college or university program — required</li> <li>Current CPR certification — required</li> <li>Master's or doctoral degree from an AMTA-approved program — preferred</li> <li>AMTA Board Certification (MT-BC) — preferred</li> <li>Minimum one year of music therapy practice — preferred</li> <li>Minimum six months of experience working with hospice patients, families, or similar end-of-life or palliative populations — preferred</li> <li>Must pass a pre-employment drug screening</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Melbourne sits on Florida's Space Coast, flanked by the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the Indian River Lagoon to the west — offering year-round beach access, boating, kayaking, and some of the best wildlife viewing in the Southeast. The area combines a relaxed coastal lifestyle with a growing healthcare and technology corridor, a relatively affordable cost of living compared to South Florida, and proximity to Orlando's cultural and entertainment amenities roughly 60 miles to the west. Strong public and private school options, a mild climate, and a welcoming community make Melbourne a compelling destination for clinicians seeking both professional purpose and quality of life.</p>