ARTIST IN RESIDENCE - Visual Artist
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At Moffitt Cancer Center, we strive to be the leader in understanding the complexity of cancer and applying these insights to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Our diverse team of over 9,000 are dedicated to serving our patients and creating a workspace where every individual is recognized and appreciated. For this reason, Moffitt has been recognized on the 2023 Forbes list of America’s Best Large Employers and America’s Best Employers for Women, Computerworld magazine’s list of 100 Best Places to Work in Information Technology, DiversityInc Top Hospitals & Health Systems and continually named one of the Tampa Bay Time’s Top Workplace. Additionally, Moffitt is proud to have earned the prestigious Magnet® designation in recognition of its nursing excellence.
Moffitt is a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, and the leading cancer hospital in both Florida and the Southeast. We are a top 10 nationally ranked cancer center by Newsweek and have been nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report since 1999.
Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Join our committed team and help shape the future we envision.
Summary
Position Highlights:
The Artist In Residence (Visual) in the Arts In Medicine Program provides a healing environment through a wide range of expressive arts experiences to patients, families, visitors and staff throughout the Cancer Center; conducts the Open Studio; brings various art forms/opportunities to the bedside and public areas; facilitates expressive arts workshops and special performances; oversees volunteers and practicum students; consistently serves as a resource for promotion of the Arts In Medicine Program and for the creation of an aesthetic and artistic environment for patients, families, visitors and staff throughout the Cancer Center.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have the following:
- Professional Training Certificate in the expressive arts or equivalent
- Experience in teaching/providing one-on-one and group interaction with patients, families, visitors and staff
- Demonstrates knowledge in the expressive arts as an intervention within the healthcare setting
- Experience in a healing arts program
Responsibilities:
- As a healing artist, sensitively serves patients and caregivers by assessing their emotional and physical state and offering appropriate expressive arts interventions.
- Conducts open studio sessions in which patients, families, staff and faculty are provided expressive arts opportunities that enhance their ability to cope with illness and hospital stressors.
- Provides expressive arts experiences at the bedside and in out-patient areas for patients, families, visitors and staff.
- Responds to referrals in a timely manner, setting appropriate priorities regarding referrals for expressive arts intervention at the bedside or in clinics.
- Participates in Moffitt events and celebrations and in Arts in Medicine programs as requested.
Credentials and Qualifications:
- Professional Training Certificate in the expressive arts or equivalent
- Experience in teaching/providing one-on-one and group interaction with patients, families, visitors and staff
- Demonstrates knowledge in the expressive arts as an intervention within the healthcare setting
Equal Employment Opportunity
Moffitt Cancer Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran or disabled status. We seek candidates whose skills, and personal and professional experience, have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.
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