US - Music Therapist

Company Overview Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families. With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status.

The Music Therapist provides therapeutic music interventions to pediatric patients and their families, addressing physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs within a hospital setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicates effectively with patients, families and staff to identify patient care needs demonstrates professional behavior when interacting with patients, families, and coworkers.
• Orients patient and family to the Music Therapy program.
• Assesses the family's and patient's learning needs and ability to participate in program.
• Develops and follows age specific and culturally appropriate treatment plans based on standards of Music Therapy and individual needs.
• Integrates knowledge and skills gained from other staff members (social work, psych, nursing, rehab, etc.) into the treatment plan.
• Organizes and implements therapeutic group interventions for all patients that are age, culturally, and developmentally appropriate in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Assists with inventory, maintenance and ordering of departmental supplies.
• Orients students, visitors, and new staff to the department and its philosophy in pediatric burn care.
• Aids in supervision of child life volunteers and assistants.

Required Qualifications

• Music Therapy Board Certified (MT-BC)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or within 30 days 1 year music knowledge, skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of pediatric

Compensation

Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity. Every day, we provide innovative, compassionate care and conduct leading research that enhances the quality of life for children and their families.

We invite you to explore the many rewarding career paths at Shriners Children's, from clinical and non-clinical positions to education and research opportunities. We’re always looking for driven, compassionate professionals to join our team as nurses, physical therapists, medical assistants, administrative staff and much more. No matter where you're located, you'll find openings at our Shriners Children’s facilities across the U.S., in Canada and Mexico and at our corporate headquarters in Tampa, Florida.

Eligible Shriners Children’s employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance, retirement matching and so much more!