Per Diem Hospice Chaplain

Pathways-Healthcare; Londonderry (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Visit Rate

Mileage Reimbursement

401(k) Match

Job summary

Pathways Healthcare provides physician- and nurse practitioner-led home health and hospice services, offering a meaningful alternative to institutional rehab and care delivered at home with dignity and purpose.

The organization emphasizes a supportive culture, opportunities for professional growth, and direct impact on patients’ lives across the Salem, Atkinson, Windham, Derry, Candia, and surrounding areas. This role focuses on spiritual assessment and care within hospice.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology (BD, MDiv or equivalent).
• Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary group.
• Ability to accept different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs, and values.
• Must be a licensed driver with insured vehicle for home visits (where applicable).
• Hospice experience preferred.
• Provides funeral or memorial services when requested.
• Supervise spiritual care volunteers when assigned.

Responsibilities

• Conduct spiritual assessments for patients and families.
• Develop and implement the individualized plan of care.
• Provide direct spiritual care to patients and families.
• Serve as liaison to community chaplains and spiritual counselors.
• Maintain records for quality assurance and program review.
• Attend patient care conferences and interdisciplinary meetings.
• Offer consultation and support to the interdisciplinary team.
• Assist in supervision of spiritual care volunteers.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Cultural sensitivity

Communication with families

Education

Seminary degree (BD/MDiv) or equivalent

Job description

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.

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.
• Service Area: Salem, Atkinson, Windham, Derry, Candia, Auburn, Chester, Hampstead, East Pelham, Plaistow areas.

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

Pathways Healthcare is committed to providing exceptional care to our patients and fostering a positive work environment for our team members.