Chaplain (PRN)

LE10005 Empath Payroll Services, LLC; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement with company match

5+ weeks PTO

CEU support

Job summary

Tidewell Hospice, part of Empath Health, seeks a compassionate Chaplain (PRN) to provide spiritual and emotional support across Florida's Southwest region. You will assess needs, craft patient-centered plans, and join on-call rotations to assist families during challenging times.

As a member of Empath Health, you’ll contribute to a mission-driven team dedicated to Full Life Care for All, offering mentorship and ongoing CEU support while serving diverse faith communities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two Clinical Pastoral Education units; four units preferred.
• One to two years of prior spiritual leadership and inter-faith ministry experience preferred.
• Ability to lead change management and resolve conflicts.
• Must have reliable transportation and valid automobile insurance.

Responsibilities

• Assess spiritual care needs and complete initial assessments within CMS timeframes.
• Develop individualized spiritual care plans aligned with patient and family goals.
• Volunteer for on-call rotations and provide bereavement support.
• Facilitate patient funerals, memorials, and community services.
• Document care activities in the EMR per agency guidelines.

Skills

Chaplain leadership

Interfaith ministry

Conflict resolution

Compassionate care

Education

Master of Divinity

CPE units (2+)

Job description

What You'll Do

• Assess spiritual care needs of patient/families referred for spiritual support.
• Complete initial spiritual care assessment within the timeframe defined by Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
• Develop an individualized spiritual care plan customized to patient/family goals, needs and concerns.
• Responsible for scheduled on-call rotations, making visits as requested.
• Provide bereavement support to patients, families, and team members to support effective grieving.
• Development and provision of patient funerals and memorial services as well as agency community memorial services.
• Document patient care activities in the electronic medical record according to agency guidelines.

Why Join Empath Health?

• Earn Competitive Pay: Your skills and contributions are recognized and rewarded.
• Benefits & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement with company match, plus wellness programs to support your mind and body.
• Industry-Leading PTO: 5+ weeks to rest, recharge, and live your Full Life.
• Grow Your Career: CEU support, tuition reimbursement, and advancement opportunities.
• Make a Difference: Join a mission-driven team dedicated to kindness, compassion, and Full Life Care for All.

What You'll Need

• Board certified chaplain with Association of Professional Chaplains, National Association of Catholic Chaplains, Neshama Association of Jewish Chaplains, Canadian Association for Spiritual Care, College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy, or Spiritual Care Association strongly preferred. If not, must be eligible and willing to work towards attaining board certification within the first two years of employment.
• Education and/or Experience: Master of Divinity, Theology, Pastoral Care, or related field from an accredited institution, or equivalent level of preparation as determined by their faith group.
• Additional Education: Minimum of two units of Clinical Pastoral Education. Four units preferred.
• One to two years of previous experience in spiritual leadership and inter-faith ministry strongly preferred.
• Ability to take a leadership role in change management and conflict resolution.
• Compassion for and understanding of ministry to the terminally ill, their caregivers and families.
• Must have reliable transportation which will enable them to perform tasks and responsibilities in a timely and appropriate fashion.
• Must be able to provide proof of automobile insurance, a copy of which will be placed in their employee file.

About Empath Health

Tidewell Hospice, a part of Empath Health is seeking a compassionate, experienced, and dedicated Chaplain (PRN) to provide spiritual, emotional support and services consistent with the spiritual beliefs of our patients, families, staff and volunteers. Since 1980, Tidewell Hospice has proudly served families across southwest Florida with compassionate, dignified care. As a member of Empath Health, we help patients with advanced illness live meaningfully while supporting their families with warmth, expertise, and respect.

Unified in empathy, we serve our communities through extraordinary Full Life Care for All. Empath Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization providing Full Life Care through a connected network of services across Florida—including hospice, home health, grief care, geriatric primary care, elder care (PACE), HIV and sexual health (EPIC), and dementia support. Full Life Care means caring for the whole person—body, mind, and spirit—with empathy and dignity. Our care goes beyond medicine to help people feel seen, supported, and valued at every stage of life. At Empath Health, you'll find purpose, partnership, and possibility in a culture where compassion drives excellence and every team member helps make life's journey more meaningful.

Empath Health is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended ("ADA"), and applicable state and local laws. It is Empath Health's policy not to discriminate against any qualified person or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual's disability. Consistent with this policy of non-discrimination, Empath Health will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined in the ADA or applicable law, who has made Empath Health aware of his/her disability, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to Empath Health. If you are an applicant and need a reasonable accommodation when applying for job opportunities within Empath Health or to request a reasonable accommodation to utilize Empath Health's online employment application, please contact [e-mail].

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Empath's Vision

We're Empath, and We're Here to Redefine Healthcare Pretty bold statement, we know, but boldness is in our bones. We were founded more than 45 years ago with a transformative belief: that people should have a say in their healthcare. What started as a volunteer movement has transformed into an integrated network composed of thousands of colleagues and volunteers serving tens of thousands of individuals each day. And the best part? We're just getting started. Whether you're into hands‑on patient care or more the Excel formula type, we've got a place for you on Team Empath. It takes all of us to provide Full Life Care. Are you ready to join Team Empath?