Home-Based Hospice Chaplain: Guiding Comfort & Faith

Medical Services of America, Inc.; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Medi Home Hospice, part of the Medical Services of America (MSA) family, is seeking a compassionate Hospice Chaplain to serve patients and families in Greensburg, PA. You will provide spiritual and emotional support, collaborate with IDT members, and engage with local clergy to align care with patient preferences.

The role emphasizes ecumenical care, bereavement follow-up, and after-hours availability. A valid driver’s license and CPE are required to qualify for this mission-driven position.

Qualifications

• Minimum one unit of CPE required.
• Seminary or theology degree or hospital ministry certification preferred.
• Experience as hospital or hospice chaplain preferred.
• Flexible, inclusive, ecumenical approach to spiritual care.
• Experience with terminal illness and grief.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct spiritual care to patients and families in their homes.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings to assess and report on spiritual needs.
• Offer grief support and bereavement follow-up as outlined in company procedures.
• Coordinate with local clergy and spiritual leaders based on patient/family preferences.
• Build and maintain a network of clergy or faith representatives to support patient care needs.
• Ensure after-hours chaplain availability (minimal requirement).
• Attend biweekly IDT meetings and contribute to care planning and coordination.

Skills

Compassionate care

Empathy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

CPE unit

Seminary/theology degree or hospital ministry cert

Job description

Medi Home Hospice, part of the Medical Services of America (MSA) family, is seeking a compassionate Hospice Chaplain to serve patients and families in Greensburg, PA. You will provide spiritual and emotional support, collaborate with IDT members, and engage with local clergy to align care with patient preferences.

The role emphasizes ecumenical care, bereavement follow-up, and after-hours availability. A valid driver’s license and CPE are required to qualify for this mission-driven position.