The Arts in Medicine (AIM) program at Huntsville Hospital Health System helps adult and pediatric
patients and families to cope with hospitalization through the expressive arts to enhance the healthcare
experience. The mid level Artist-in-Residence is an artist with more than five years experience. The AIR
will develop creative arts programming designed to encourage creativity. The main focus of the AIR will
be to bring the creative arts in patients, family members and staff through one-on-one and group contact.

Education

• Bachelors degree in Art or demonstrate professional artistic ability

Additional Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge and expertise in a chosen art form. 
• Understanding of the benefits of creative engagement.
• Understanding that not everyone wants to participate in the creative process.
• A genuine interest in people and a caring attitude.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children and adults from diverse backgrounds and
  disciplines
• Passion for sharing and teaching art and art-making.
• Flexibility.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to build relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Ability to manage volunteers.
• Experience facilitating creative activities in group and one-on-one setting to participants at all skill
  levels.

Highlights of our hospitals

Huntsville Hospital was recently named Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report. With 971 beds, a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU, and the largest Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center in the state with our own specialized Red Shirt Trauma Program, there are many opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills. We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and named "One of the Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation with Great Heart Programs." From six cath labs and four EP labs to multiple medical and step-down units, you can continually grow your skillset! We offer a training center on campus for continuing education, Shared Governance Program, Clinical Ladder for professional development, The Daisy Award, and if  you are a new grad, a Nurse Residency Program to help you transition from student to professional nurse. We care about you and your well-being by offering an excellent benefits package, childcare, health and wellness programs, an onsite employee pharmacy, a free health clinic, tuition assistance, and much more. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are a partner to the U.S. Army’s Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program. 
Ask us about incentives and additional opportunities.

Huntsville Hospital Benefits:

We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!

 Learn more about Huntsville Hospital Health System:

• Careers: https://careers.hhsys.org/careers-home
• Benefits: https://careers.hhsys.org/us/en/benefits
• Education & Professional Development: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/education
• Life In Huntsville: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/about-huntsville-al