Chaplain - Hospice

Pathways Healthcare; Pennsylvania; Presencial; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Mileage Reimbursement

401(k) Match

Descripción de la vacante

Pathways Healthcare in Kingston, PA is seeking a Hospice Chaplain to provide direct spiritual care to patients and families, perform spiritual assessments, and coordinate memorial services as part of an interdisciplinary team.

The role requires an accredited seminary degree (BD, MDiv or equivalent) and the ability to travel for home visits. You will collaborate with community clergy and participate in quality improvement efforts while supporting compassionate end-of-life care.

Formación

• Knowledge of hospice philosophy of care
• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team
• Ability to network with community clergy and congregations

Responsabilidades

• Assures spiritual assessment of patients and families/caregivers.
• Facilitates development of the plan of care based on spiritual needs.
• Provides direct spiritual care to patients and families/caregivers.
• Serves as liaison to community chaplains and spiritual counselors.
• Maintains records of spiritual care services for QA and program development.
• Attends patient care conferences as part of the interdisciplinary team.
• Provides consultation, education, and support to the interdisciplinary team.

Conocimientos

Hospice care

Spiritual care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Community networking

Funeral services

Educación

BD/MDiv or equivalent

Accredited seminary

Descripción del empleo

Pathways Healthcare is a leading, physician- and nurse practitioner-led home health and hospice organization, committed to redefining recovery through comprehensive, patient-centered care. Our innovative Medical Rehabilitation Program offers a meaningful alternative to institutional rehab, helping people heal at home, with dignity and purpose.
As one of the first home health agencies to adopt AI-assisted documentation, we're investing in tools that give our clinicians time back – saving 5 to 10 hours per week! We have made a deliberate decision not to raise our productivity expectations, so the patients and clinicians win in the end. Technology handles the paperwork and your clinical judgment stays at the center of every note!

We are proud to have ranked in Boston Globe's Top Places to Work in Massachusetts and USA Today's Best Places to Work in the United States since 2023!

Job Description:

• Role: Hospice Chaplain
• Main Office location: Kingston, PA
• Service Area: Luzerne and Lackawanna Counties.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology (BD, MDiv or equivalent theological degree). Experience working with death and dying, individuals/family/caregiver.
• Ability to work as member of interdisciplinary group.
• Ability to accept different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs, and values.
• Ability to network with community clergy and congregations.
• Knowledge of and commitment to hospice philosophy of care.
• If making home visits, must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
• Hospice/experience preferred.
• Provides funeral or memorial services for patients as requested.
• Plans periodic memorial services to meet the needs of personnel, volunteers, and community clergy/spiritual counselors working with the hospice team.
• Assists in supervision of spiritual care volunteers when assigned to patients/ families/caregivers.
• Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.

Responsibilities:

• Assures spiritual assessment of patients and families/caregivers in the hospice program and appropriate services are rendered in a timely manner.
• Facilitates the development of the individualized plan of care by participating in comprehensive assessment to meet identified spiritual needs.
• Provides direct spiritual care to patients and families/caregivers.
• Serves as liaison and support to community chaplains and spiritual counselors.
• Maintains records of spiritual care services utilization and related activities for quality assurance, program development, and policies and procedures review and revision.
• Documents direct services and ongoing communication with community chaplains and spiritual counselors.
• Attends patient care conference and interdisciplinary group meetings as a member of the interdisciplinary group.
• Provides consultation, education, and support to the interdisciplinary

What We Offer:

• Mileage Reimbursement
• 401(k) Match

Pathways Healthcare is committed to providing exceptional care to our patients and fostering a positive work environment for our team members. If you're passionate about making a difference in people's lives and possess the required qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!