ARTIST IN RESIDENCE Program (Musician)
About The Position
The Artist in Residence (Musician) works in Moffitt’s Arts In Medicine Program to help create a healing environment for patients, families, visitors, and staff throughout the Cancer Center. The role provides live music and other expressive arts experiences at the bedside and in public and ambulatory areas, conducts the Open Studio, and facilitates workshops and special performances. The Artist in Residence also mentors and supervises program volunteers and practicum students, supports the program’s promotion, and contributes to an aesthetic and artistic environment across the Cancer Center. The position is part time, Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., for two to three days per week. The listed location is 16370 Wilton Way, Land O’Lakes, Florida. The salary range is $23.90–$36.41; actual compensation may vary based on location and job-related factors.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least one year of experience working in a healthcare setting or comparable experience.
- Knowledge of emotional, cultural, and ethical issues related to patient care in hospitals.
- Excellent empathic communication skills.
- Basic computer skills, including email and Microsoft Office.
- Demonstrated knowledge of appropriate music for specific patient needs.
- Three audio or video files demonstrating musical proficiency on the primary instrument and diversity of repertoire.
- A Certificate in Music for Healing and Transition or comparable education/healing arts certificate is required within three years of hire.
- Professional training certificate in expressive arts or equivalent.
- Experience teaching or providing one-on-one and group interaction with patients, families, visitors, and staff.
- Knowledge of expressive arts as an intervention in a healthcare setting.
- Experience in a healing arts program.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree.
- A Certificate in Music for Healing and Transition.
Responsibilities
- Play appropriate live music or facilitate appropriate expressive arts practices at patient bedsides and in ambulatory areas for patients, caregivers, and team members to relieve stress, enhance the patient- and family-centered care experience, and improve comfort.
- Work with medical and clinical staff to identify patients who may benefit from a music or art visit.
- Respond to referrals in a timely manner and prioritize referrals for expressive arts interventions at bedsides or in clinics.
- Present at local, state, and national conferences by submitting abstracts that meet high standards and help instruct others about the merits of a comprehensive Arts In Medicine Program in oncology.
- Mentor and supervise Arts In Medicine Program volunteers and practicum students who may assist in Open Studios or other program activities.
- Promote Moffitt’s Arts In Medicine Program and support the creation of an aesthetic and artistic environment throughout the Cancer Center.
- Expand musical repertoire and develop new art practices to engage diverse populations and broaden interest and opportunities for expressive arts.
- Conduct the Open Studio and facilitate expressive arts workshops and special performances.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
