Job Description:
Gifts of Art at Michigan Medicine is seeking a half time (20 hrs/wk) Music (Arts) Practitioner to join our dynamic arts in healthcare team. Basic duties include playing appropriate live acoustic music at the bedside of patients, working with clinical staff to identify those patients who would benefit from a music visit. The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of appropriate music for specific patient needs, and be familiar with issues of clinical deportment, palliative care, patient monitoring equipment, as well as medical, psychosocial, cultural, and ethical issues related to patient care in hospitals. The candidate also works on occasion to bring music to clinical staff areas and assists with other duties as assigned in support of a comprehensive arts in healthcare program.
We are seeking a highly skilled musician on an acoustic instrument or keyboard. A broad repertoire is desired. The successful candidate must be able to use their talents in service of others and be able to perform a wide variety of appropriate musical styles.
Gifts of Art is one of the oldest and most comprehensive arts in healthcare programs in the country. A recognized pioneer in the field, we bring the world of the arts to Michigan Medicine patients, visitors and staff with the intention of transforming the healthcare experience, supporting the healing process and enhancing the health and wellbeing of all we serve. For over twenty-five years, the Bedside Music program has been offering live music at the bedside of patients to bring comfort, help reduce stress, manage pain, and lift the spirit.
Deadline: 4/3/26