Neurologic Music Therapist - Clinical Internship - Spaulding

Job Description

Job Description

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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.

Application Deadlines:

• Summer (June Start): March 1st
• Fall (September Start): March 1st
• Spring (Jan/Feb Start): October 1st

Expectations and Responsibilities

• Complete 1040 hours with ~900 of direct clinical care
• Develop and demonstrate a basic understanding of neurologic populations, NMT research, neuroanatomy, neuroscience of music that supports NMT interventions
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of professional roles and duties and develop working relationships with other disciplines in client treatment programs. Examples: Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Pathology, Respiratory Therapy, Nurses, Doctors, etc.
• Observe and facilitate co-treatment, individual and group assessments and sessions using NMT interventions.
• Develop treatment plans and set goals/objectives for patients.
• Increase knowledge on standardized assessments and be able to articulate the importance of measuring progress of patient goals.
• Communicate with interdisciplinary team, patient and family members about the uses and benefits of NMT.
• Complete documentation on all sessions provided. 
• Demonstrates strong clinical musicianship
• Attend and participate in supervision
• Conduct an in-service about NMT
• Maintain patient confidentiality as mandated by HIPAA.

We’re looking for you to bring

• Working towards a degree in Music Therapy
• 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

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 View email address on us.fitly.work

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.