Location: Dayton, OH and surrounding areas
Schedule: PRN | Monday–Friday between 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
At Day City Hospice, we are a locally operated, Ohio-based hospice provider dedicated to delivering patient-centered, compassionate end-of-life care. Our leadership team built this organization on the belief that care should be community-driven, responsive, and focused on maximizing time at the bedside.
We understand that end-of-life care is one of life’s most vulnerable moments. That’s why we prioritize both our patients and the clinicians who serve them—offering manageable caseloads, strong team support, and the resources needed to provide meaningful, high-quality care.
The Music Therapist (MT-BC) provides therapeutic music interventions to hospice patients, supporting emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. This role collaborates closely with the interdisciplinary care team to enhance quality of life through individualized music therapy programs.
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Develop and implement individualized music therapy treatment plans for hospice patients
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Provide bedside music therapy interventions to support comfort, relaxation, and emotional expression
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Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to integrate music therapy into overall patient care plans
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Coordinate therapy services alongside nursing, social work, and other clinicians
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Maintain and manage music therapy equipment, instruments, and materials
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Conduct patient assessments to evaluate therapeutic needs and measure outcomes
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Facilitate group or individual sessions when appropriate
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Provide education and in-service training to staff on the benefits of music therapy
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Maintain accurate, timely documentation, reports, and patient records
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Demonstrate flexibility and reliability to meet patient and organizational needs
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Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) (or eligible per state requirements)
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Current state licensure if required by Ohio law
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Knowledge of music theory, music therapy techniques, and clinical applications
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Ability to assess, implement, and evaluate therapeutic music programs
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Proficiency in reading music and playing at least one musical instrument
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team
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Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance
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Experience in hospice, palliative care, or healthcare settings
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Familiarity with end-of-life care and grief support practices
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Supportive, team-oriented culture
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401(k) with generous company match
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Mileage reimbursement
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Employee referral bonuses
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Merit-based pay increases
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Employee discount programs
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Locally led organization with a community-first mission
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Focus on quality care over quotas or volume
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Opportunity to provide meaningful, holistic patient support
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Flexible PRN schedule for work-life balance
If you’re a compassionate Music Therapist (MT-BC) looking to make a meaningful impact in hospice care through creative and therapeutic connection, we encourage you to apply and join the Day City Hospice team.
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