Per Diem Hospice Chaplain — Comfort, Hope, Grief Support

Holisticare Hospice; Wayne (PA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision

Tuition Reimbursement & Certification

15 days of PTO & 10 holidays

Company matching 401(k)

Onboarding and professional growth

Mileage reimbursement

Wellness & discount programs

Cell phone reimbursement

Job summary

Holisticare Hospice is seeking a Per Diem Chaplain to provide spiritual and emotional support to patients and families in Philadelphia and Bucks County. You will join the Interdisciplinary Team to honor all faiths, guiding end-of-life care with dignity and compassion.

The role emphasizes spiritual care, grief support, and collaboration with care staff. Requires seminary degree and CPE; hospice experience is a plus. Per diem schedule offers flexibility and ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited seminary or theology school (BD/MDiv) or equivalent.
• Minimum one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) preferred.
• Experience in interfaith settings and hospice/hospital care preferred.
• Ability to manage stress when caring for patients and families; proficient with EMR and basic computer tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assess and address spiritual and emotional needs of patients and families as part of the care plan.
• Provide spiritual counseling and guidance for diverse faiths and beliefs.
• Offer grief and bereavement support throughout the hospice journey.
• Collaborate with the Program Director and care team to coordinate spiritual care.
• Maintain accurate documentation in line with regulatory standards.

Skills

Interfaith sensitivity

Compassionate care

Emotional support

Communication with families

Documentation accuracy

Education

BD/MDiv or equivalent theology degree

Tools

EMR experience

Computer proficiency

Job description

Holisticare Hospice is seeking a Per Diem Chaplain to provide spiritual and emotional support to patients and families in Philadelphia and Bucks County. You will join the Interdisciplinary Team to honor all faiths, guiding end-of-life care with dignity and compassion.

The role emphasizes spiritual care, grief support, and collaboration with care staff. Requires seminary degree and CPE; hospice experience is a plus. Per diem schedule offers flexibility and ongoing professional growth.