Open Date: 09/03/2024
Requisition Number: PRN15181N
Job Title: PS Recreational Therapist
Working Title: Music Therapy Intern
Job Grade: UGR
FLSA Code: Professional
Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes
Type: Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary? Yes
Standard Hours per Week: 17
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Shift: Day
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Pay Rate Range: $4,000 over 6 months
Job Summary:
As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research, and education. This position provides training for a Music Therapy intern to develop therapeutic and evidence-based interventions to meet the needs of patients and their caregivers. Under the direction and supervision of a Board-Certified Music Therapist, the intern will gain skills in developing treatment plans, implementing, and evaluating music therapy interventions.
Responsibilities:
- Develop music therapy interventions to treat patients according to individualized treatment plans.
- Implement individualized treatment to meet the needs of each patient and therapeutic milieu served.
- Perform assessments to determine deficits, strengths, functioning needs, and precautions addressable through music therapy.
- Establish treatment goals and formulate intervention strategies based on assessed needs.
- Perform systematic evaluation of therapy results and documentation.
- Participate as an active member of the treatment team.
- Participate within department/unit for service delivery, quality improvement initiatives, and policies and procedures.
- Assist in the procurement of needed resources.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the internship.
- Demonstrate the ability to articulate the purpose, goals, function, and value of music therapy to patients, families, and interdisciplinary treatment team.
- Demonstrate human relations and effective communication skills.
- Provide care appropriate to the population served.
- Basic knowledge of music therapy interventions and philosophies.
- Ability to abide by established hospital policies and procedures.
- Monitor safety and foresee problems before they become a crisis.
Qualifications:
- Completion of all non-internship coursework and clinical training from an American Music Therapy Association-approved college/university prior to beginning the internship.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands:
- This position involves intermediate working conditions in a healthcare setting that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving patients or objects while providing patient care.
Minimum Qualifications:
Required:
- Current licensure to practice as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (TRS) in the State of Utah or as a Master Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (MTRS) in the State of Utah.
Preferred:
- Two years of related experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
- Current Basic Life Support Health Care Provider card through American Heart Association or obtain one within one month of hire.
- National certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS).
Additional Information:
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (URS). Eligible new hires with prior URS service may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement. Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status.
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