What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapeutic Musician (Temp) position at University of Michigan?
Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
- 2:1 Match on retirement savings
Responsibilities*
The Gifts of Art program at Michigan Medicine invites applications for the position of Therapeutic Musician (Temp) for the Bedside Music Program. This is an 8 hour a week position. Basic duties include playing appropriate music in hospital facilities and at the bedside of patients, working with medical and clinical staff to identify those patients who would benefit from a therapeutic music visit. The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of appropriate repertoire styles for specific patient types, and be familiar with issues of clinical deportment, palliative care, patient monitoring equipment, as well as developmental, medical, emotional and ethical issues related to patients in hospitals.
Required Qualifications*
Minimum requirements include a certificate from Music for Healing and Transition or comparable training, and a minimum of one year experience as a Therapeutic Musician or Music Therapist in a clinical or Hospital settings. Demonstrated musical proficiency and extensive repertoire on the primary instrument required. Must be able to adapt to and perform a variety of musical styles. Must possess excellent communication skills and a desire to use their talent in service to others. Candidates must provide audio or video files that demonstrate range of repertoire. Solid computers skills needed in Microsoft Office. Under FLSA, incumbents in this position are nonexempt.
Desired Qualifications*
Minimum 1 year experience as a Therapeutic Musician or Music Therapist in a hospital setting. Demonstrated range of additional music repertoire including but not limited to pop, R&B, covers,
standards, folk, world, hymns, gospel. Vocals a plus.
Work Schedule
8 hours/week - Dayshift - Weekdays
Work Locations
University Hospitals Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Job Opening ID
260792
Working Title
Therapeutic Musician (Temp)
Job Title
MUSICIAN (TEMP)
Work Location
Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part Time
Part-Time
Regular/Temporary
Temporary
FLSA Status
Nonexempt
Organizational Group
Um Hospital
Department
MM Gifts of Art
Posting Begin/End Date
2/25/2025 - 3/04/2025
Career Interest
Temporary Job Opening
