Associate Chaplain – Spiritual Health & Education (On-Site)

Tampa General Hospital; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital seeks an Associate Chaplain to provide spiritual support to patients, families, and staff on a dynamic clinical team. The role emphasizes listening, empathic reflection, crisis management, and the use of diverse spiritual resources within a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include guiding patients through end-of-life discussions, coordinating bereavement support, and collaborating with medical staff to integrate chaplaincy into care plans.

Qualifications

• ACPE internship/residency completed or in progress.
• Experience in professional/clinical setting preferred.
• Ability to assess spiritual needs across diverse patient populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual care to patients, families, and staff.
• Respond to crises, including code events, with appropriate spiritual support.
• Develop ongoing chaplain relationships on assigned units.
• Educate families on Advanced Directives and related documents.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and safe environment planning.
• Assist with orientation and training of new staff and learners.

Skills

Listening & counseling

Cultural sensitivity

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree Religious Studies

Bachelor’s Degree Divinity

Bachelor’s Degree Theology

Job description

Tampa General Hospital seeks an Associate Chaplain to provide spiritual support to patients, families, and staff on a dynamic clinical team. The role emphasizes listening, empathic reflection, crisis management, and the use of diverse spiritual resources within a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include guiding patients through end-of-life discussions, coordinating bereavement support, and collaborating with medical staff to integrate chaplaincy into care plans.