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Music Therapist green card sponsorship follows the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based path, requiring PERM labor certification before your employer files an I-140 petition. Healthcare and rehabilitation employers sponsor board-certified music therapists for permanent roles, and your MT-BC credential strengthens the PERM documentation package significantly.
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Explore opportunities with Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses. We provide home health, hospice and community-based services that help people receive quality care where they feel most comfortable: at home. Rooted in personalized care, we support patients and provide comfort through each stage of their health journey, while building trusted relationships along the way. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Join Amedisys—one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.—and provide compassionate, patient-centered care that enhances quality of life through therapeutic music interventions.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The HSP Music Therapist is responsible for assessing patient needs and providing music therapy services as part of an interdisciplinary hospice care team. This role supports the emotional, psychosocial, and physical well-being of patients and families by incorporating individualized music therapy interventions into the overall plan of care.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Assess patient needs and develop individualized music therapy care plans in coordination with the interdisciplinary team
- Provide music therapy interventions to support symptom management, emotional well-being, and quality of life
- Collaborate with clinical staff, caregivers, and families to integrate music therapy into overall patient care plans
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of therapy sessions, patient responses, and care plan updates
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to care coordination and patient outcomes
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy or related field from an accredited program
- Board Certification in Music Therapy (MT-BC)
- 1+ years of experience in music therapy, healthcare, hospice, or related setting
- 1+ years of experience working with patients with chronic, serious, or end-of-life conditions
- Proven solid interpersonal, communication, and therapeutic skills
- Driver's License and access to a reliable transportation
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 1+ years of experience in hospice, palliative care, or home health environments
- 1+ years of experience working within interdisciplinary healthcare teams
- 1+ years of experience supporting patients and families with end-of-life care needs
COMPENSATION
- Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The hourly pay for this role will range from $24.55 to $36.85 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
INTRODUCTION
Explore opportunities with Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses. We provide home health, hospice and community-based services that help people receive quality care where they feel most comfortable: at home. Rooted in personalized care, we support patients and provide comfort through each stage of their health journey, while building trusted relationships along the way. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Join Amedisys—one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.—and provide compassionate, patient-centered care that enhances quality of life through therapeutic music interventions.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The HSP Music Therapist is responsible for assessing patient needs and providing music therapy services as part of an interdisciplinary hospice care team. This role supports the emotional, psychosocial, and physical well-being of patients and families by incorporating individualized music therapy interventions into the overall plan of care.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Assess patient needs and develop individualized music therapy care plans in coordination with the interdisciplinary team
- Provide music therapy interventions to support symptom management, emotional well-being, and quality of life
- Collaborate with clinical staff, caregivers, and families to integrate music therapy into overall patient care plans
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of therapy sessions, patient responses, and care plan updates
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to care coordination and patient outcomes
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy or related field from an accredited program
- Board Certification in Music Therapy (MT-BC)
- 1+ years of experience in music therapy, healthcare, hospice, or related setting
- 1+ years of experience working with patients with chronic, serious, or end-of-life conditions
- Proven solid interpersonal, communication, and therapeutic skills
- Driver's License and access to a reliable transportation
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 1+ years of experience in hospice, palliative care, or home health environments
- 1+ years of experience working within interdisciplinary healthcare teams
- 1+ years of experience supporting patients and families with end-of-life care needs
COMPENSATION
- Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The hourly pay for this role will range from $24.55 to $36.85 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Music Therapist
Verify your MT-BC supports PERM documentation
Your Music Therapist Board Certification from CBMT functions as the primary credential in your employer's PERM recruitment and audit file. Confirm your certificate is current and that your transcripts document the clinical hours DOL reviewers expect to see.
Target healthcare systems over outpatient clinics
Hospital networks and inpatient rehabilitation facilities maintain dedicated HR and immigration infrastructure that outpatient or private-practice settings rarely have. These employers have navigated PERM for clinical staff before and are far less likely to abandon a petition mid-process.
Search verified green card sponsors on Migrate Mate
Identifying which healthcare employers have actually sponsored green cards for Music Therapists, rather than just H-1B visa holders, narrows your search considerably. Migrate Mate shows employers with verified employment-based sponsorship history so you can prioritize outreach strategically.
Align your offer letter with the PERM job description
DOL requires the PERM job description to match your actual duties and the minimum requirements for the role. Discrepancies between your offer letter and the PERM posting are a common audit trigger, so get both documents reviewed together before the employer submits.
Check your priority date against the Visa Bulletin early
EB-2 and EB-3 categories have per-country annual limits, and nationals from high-demand countries can face significant backlogs before an I-485 or consular interview becomes available. USCIS publishes the Visa Bulletin monthly, and you should track your chargeability country from your first interview.
Use O*NET to anchor your specialty occupation evidence
O*NET classifies Music Therapists under a specific SOC code that documents the degree-level requirements for the occupation. Referencing O*NET in your employer's PERM filing and I-140 petition reinforces that the role meets the professional-level standard EB-2 and EB-3 require.
Green Card Music Therapist: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category, EB-2 or EB-3, is more common for Music Therapists?
Most Music Therapist green card sponsorships proceed through EB-3, because the standard entry requirement is a bachelor's degree in music therapy plus board certification. EB-2 is available if your employer documents that the position genuinely requires an advanced degree, or if you hold a master's degree and your offer letter reflects that higher standard. Both paths require PERM labor certification filed with DOL before the I-140 petition.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Music Therapists?
H-1B sponsorship is temporary, capped at six years in most cases, and subject to an annual lottery. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to lawful permanent residence with no renewal requirement. The process is longer: your employer must complete PERM labor certification with DOL, demonstrating no qualified U.S. workers are available, before filing the I-140 petition with USCIS. There is no lottery, but per-country annual limits mean priority date backlogs can apply depending on your country of birth.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for a Music Therapist role?
PERM requires your employer to obtain a prevailing wage determination from DOL using the OFLC Wage Search, then conduct a formal recruitment campaign, typically including job postings, newspaper advertisements, and internal notices. DOL reviews whether any qualified U.S. workers applied and were rejected without lawful justification. The employer files the ETA Form 9089 electronically, and DOL either certifies it or audits for additional documentation. Only after certification can the employer file your I-140 petition.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor green cards for Music Therapists?
Most job postings don't specify green card sponsorship willingness, so filtering by employer history is more reliable than filtering by job ads. Migrate Mate identifies employers with verified employment-based sponsorship records so you can target outreach toward healthcare systems and rehabilitation networks that have completed the PERM and I-140 process for clinical professionals before, rather than approaching employers who have never navigated it.
Can I change employers after my green card process is started?
AC21 portability allows you to change to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more. Separately, if your original employer's I-140 was approved, that priority date can be carried over to a new employer's I-140 petition even if the original employer withdraws. These are two distinct protections, and you should consult an immigration attorney before making any employer change mid-process.