Chaplain Hospice

1 week ago


Danville, United States (404100) Medi Home Hospice Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Medi Home Health & Hospice a division of Medical Services of America Inc., currently seeks a Full-Time Hospice Chaplain for our patients in Danville (Pittsylvania) VA.

· Provides direct spiritual support to patients/families.

· Works with staff, clergy, and community groups to enhance their sensitivity to the spiritual concerns of patients/families experiencing terminal illness and loss.

· Participates in patient conferences by exploring and assessing the potential spiritual needs of patients/families and reporting on services as indicated.

· Provides bereavement follow-up services as defined in procedure.

· Makes contact with clergy or appropriate representatives or patients/families as indicated.

· Develops and maintain a resource group of clergy to whom specific aspects of spiritual care may be delegated.

· Arranges for on-call availability of chaplain services.

· Visits patients and families in the home (requires minimal after-hours work)

· Attends biweekly IDT meetings

Job Requirements

· At least one unit of clinical pastoral education (CPE) required.

· Master of Divinity Degree from an accredited seminary or school of theology.

· Previous experience as a hospital and/or hospice chaplain preferred. Ability to be open, flexible and ecumenical.

· Experience in working with patients/families dealing with life threatening illness and death

· Hospice experience preferred

· Valid driver's license

MSA offers competitive pay and excellent benefits:

· Generous paid time off

· Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance and other benefits (STD, LTD, Accident & Sickness, additional life insurance, etc.)

· Company paid employee life insurance

· 401(k) retirement with a generous company match

· Opportunities for advancement

Many other great benefits

Visit us on the web at www.MSAhealthcare.com

We are an equal opportunity employer

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