Hospice Chaplain - Per Diem

Pathways Healthcare, Llc; Kingston (Luzerne County); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Per Visit Rate

Mileage Reimbursement

401(k) Match

Descripción de la vacante

Pathways Healthcare is a leading home health and hospice provider focusing on patient-centered, home-based recovery. We embrace AI-assisted documentation to free clinicians for patient care, while preserving clinical judgment at the core of every note.

Join a team with a strong culture and a commitment to growth. Main Office: Kingston, PA; Service Area: Luzerne and Lackawanna Counties. Per visit rates with mileage reimbursement and 401(k) match are offered.

Formación

• Interdisciplinary teamwork and collaboration with clinicians.
• Cultural sensitivity and respect for diverse beliefs and values.
• Networking with community clergy and congregations.

Responsabilidades

• Assess spiritual needs of patients and families in hospice.
• Develop individualized care plans addressing identified spiritual needs.
• Provide direct spiritual care to patients and families/caregivers.
• Liaise with community chaplains and spiritual counselors.

Conocimientos

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Cultural sensitivity

Networking with clergy

Hospice philosophy understanding

Educación

BD/MDiv or equivalent theology degree

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!

Why Join Pathways?

• Work in a supportive team environment and amazing corporate culture.
• Impact patients' lives directly by providing in-home care.
• Opportunities for continued growth and professional development.
• Main Office location: Kingston, PA
• Service Area: Luzerne and Lackawanna Counties.

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

Position 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.

Benefits & Compensation:

• Per Visit Rate
• Mileage Reimbursement
• 401(k) Match