PT Chaplain - Penn Presbyterian (nights)

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

Tuition assistance programs

Job summary

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System is seeking a chaplain to provide pastoral care at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. The role involves working with patients, families, and staff while being part of a multidisciplinary team.

Candidates are expected to have a Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Theology, along with clinical pastoral education and significant experience in trauma care.

We offer comprehensive employee benefits programs and strive to provide the best care for our patients and employees alike.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• Degree in Theology is preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience in pastoral care or chaplaincy, with trauma experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral care according to interfaith model.
• Work part of the multidisciplinary team.
• Assist in conflict de-escalation and resolution.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication

Advanced computer skills

Ability to communicate with patients and families

Teamwork skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Degree in Theology

Clinical Pastoral Education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Summary

The chaplain shall provide pastoral care according to an inter‑faith model to patients, families, and (where appropriate) staff members throughout the Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. Coverage hours, including on‑call coverage, and assignments shall be negotiated with the Manager for Pastoral Care. The chaplain shall work as part of the multidisciplinary structure at the hospital, which is coordinated through interdisciplinary documentation and team communication and collaboration. Work as part of the Trauma Center follows particular protocols and involves special responsibilities, including the management of Trauma patients’ families.

Responsibilities

• Strong verbal and written communication and advanced computer skills, including proficiency in all Microsoft Office.
• Ability to communicate with patients and families about their illness or hospital experience. Capacity for conflict de‑escalation and resolution.
• Ability to work with chaplain residents in their residency program.
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to work in a team environment with fluid communication. Skill/experience with the action‑reflection model useful to clinical discussion of pastoral care cases.

Education or Equivalent Experience

• Bachelor's Degree (Required)
• Degree in Theology (Preferred)
• Clinical Pastoral Education or equivalent, required (at least 4 units, with level II outcomes addressed).
• At least 3 years of progressive experience in pastoral care or chaplaincy required, with significant experience with trauma.
• Master's Degree or equivalent, preferred (Theology, preferred). BCCi or BCCi eligible, preferred.

Location: Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, 51 N. 39th St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.