At Houston Methodist, the Artist-Center for Performing Arts Medicine (CPAM) position is responsible for creating a welcoming, holistic, motivating and inspiring environment of care for our patients, guests and employees by creating or performing in classical, cultural, popular and traditional genres appropriate for the healing environment. This position creates/performs with a high degree of professional proficiency in public areas throughout the Houston Methodist system. The Artist-CPAM position's work is purposely aimed to relieve anxiety and offer rejuvenation while creating a welcoming environment of solace that supports the journey of healing and caregiving for all. This position remains conscientious of the environment and modifies selections/choices and volume with regards to audience feedback, activity in the space, safety precautions, environmental disruptions or acoustic constraints. The Artist-CPAM's position maintains professional boundaries and connects individuals with other departments like Security, Spiritual Care, and Guest Services when the need arises.

　　PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

　　Exhibits sensitivity to surroundings and approachability to listeners/viewers.

　　Responds positively to requests for assistance from customers, employees and visitors, using clear and professional communication to facilitate problem resolution.

　　Mentors or trains volunteer or staff Resident Artists as requested.

　　SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

　　Provides art as a service to promote the holistic environment of care at Houston Methodist.

　　Performs or creates in a wide variety of classical, cultural, popular and traditional genres to meet the goals of the position.

　　Performs or creates for hospital events, as determined by the schedule coordinated with management.

　　Performs or creates while taking a 15 minute break every hour.

　　QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

　　Contributes to a safe working environment with respect to sound levels, equipment and overhead announcements.

　　Acts accordingly, displaying sensitivity to the needs of doctors, nurses or chaplains when discussions are taking place with patients and families within close proximity.

　　FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

　　Use resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritizes department daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime.GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

　　Responsible for active development of artistic repertoire.

　　Supports hospital and department goals and offers innovative solutions through participation in department projects. Assumes responsibility for self-growth and development by participating in in-services programs and continuing education.

　　This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

　　EDUCATION

　　High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)WORK EXPERIENCE

　　Professional artist with five years of experience

　　An audition/interview will be required

　　LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

　　N/AKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

　　Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations

　　Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security

　　Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles

　　SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

　　WORK ATTIRE

　　Uniform No

　　Scrubs No

　　Business professional Yes

　　Other (department approved) No

　　ON-CALL*

　　*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

　　On Call* NoTRAVEL**

　　Travel specifications may vary by department

　　May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes

　　May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

　　Company Profile:

　　Houston Methodist is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers. Houston Methodist consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, and seven community hospitals throughout the greater Houston area. Houston Methodist also includes an academic institute, a comprehensive residency program, a global business division, numerous physician practices and several free-standing emergency rooms and outpatient facilities. Overall, Houston Methodist employs more than 27,000 employees and is supported by a wide variety of business functions that operate at the system level to help enable clinical departments to provide high quality patient care.

　　Houston Methodist is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.

　　Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

　　Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.