Music Therapist

Work Schedule: 

Full-time, 100% FTE, day shift.  Hours will be primarily Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. No weekend rotation is required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Be part of something remarkable

Use music to help kids heal and thrive at nationally known American Family Children’s Hospital.

We are seeking a Music Therapist to:

• Perform assessments of patients and families to identify needs in order to set short and/or long-term goals
• Utilize knowledge of pediatric growth and development to guide interactions across age and developmental levels
• Provide music therapy interventions that are goal-oriented, support evidence-based practice, and are patient and family focused
• Evaluate effectiveness of interventions and modify care based on results
• Work closely with patient, family, and health care team in order to develop and implement a patient-specific treatment plan
• Communicate relevant patient care information and work as an integrative member of a patient’s health care team to promote continuity of care

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions

• Bachelor's Degree in Music Therapy, Music, or a related field and/or completion of the degree equivalency program in Music Therapy as required by the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) Required
• Master's Degree in Music Therapy Preferred

• 3 months working or volunteering with children Required
• 6 months working with children in a healthcare/hospital setting Preferred

• MT-BC (Music Therapist – Board Certified) Upon Hire Required

American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin—also a Magnet®-designated facility—provides specialized care in a healing environment designed especially for pediatric patients and their families. American Family Children’s Hospital is a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center, with nationally recognized pediatric specialists in a wide range of fields. It is also home to our Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU, which cares for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond.