Hospice Chaplain

Advantage: Hospice Chaplain - Providing Direct Spiritual and Emotional Support

At Advantage Home Health and Hospice, we believe in offering superior service, delivering quality care, and achieving remarkable results. As we continue to expand, we invite you to be a part of our journey towards making a real difference in the lives of those we serve.

We are seeking a PRN Hospice Chaplain to join our dynamic team. This role will provide care to patients in their own homes in the West Chester, PA and surrounding areas.

What You'll Do

• Provide direct spiritual support and/or counsel to patients/families in keeping with patients' /families' beliefs.
• Work with staff, clergy, and community groups to enhance their sensitivity to the spiritual concerns of patients/families experiencing terminal illness and loss.
• Participate in IDG conference by exploring and assessing the potential spiritual needs of patients/families and reporting on services as indicated.
• Provide bereavement follow-up services as assigned.
• Maintain proper records of visits to patients/families.
• Make contact with clergy or appropriate representatives of patients/families as indicated.
• Perform occasional liturgical assignments, e.g., memorial services with staff.
• Conduct or make arrangements for funeral or memorial service when indicated.
• Develop and maintain a resource group of clergy to whom specific aspects of spiritual care may be delegated.
• Arrange for on-call availability of spiritual services.
• Provide educational programs for community clergy, religious and lay representatives as resources allow.
• Must provide evidence of annual TB test and other state-required tests or examinations.
• Must be able to work independently, make judgments based on assessments and data available and act accordingly.
• Must be flexible, innovative and possess good interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress and demonstrate emotional stability.
• Must have a current valid driver's license, auto liability insurance and reliable transportation.

About You

• You are a graduate of an accredited seminary or school of theology or appropriate certification in hospital or pastoral ministry.
• You have a certificate or degree in pastoral ministry.
• You have the ability to work independently, make accurate, and at times, quick judgments.
• You have the ability to respond appropriately to crisis outside of a hospital setting.

Why Join Advantage Home Health and Hospice?

• Exceptional Career Growth: Your professional development is our priority. Enjoy extensive learning and development opportunities that will enrich your career journey.
• Positive Culture: Experience a collaborative and inclusive culture that thrives on shared success.
• Flexibility: A flexible schedule that ensures work-life balance and allows you to enjoy Paid Time Off.
• Future Security: Part-Time employees benefit from our 401(k) plan with company match.

About Advantage

Advantage is a high-growth provider of essential rehabilitation and medical services to seniors across the post-acute care continuum. Our commitment to a “patient-first” corporate culture and superior clinical outcomes has seen us become a market leader in Pennsylvania and is the foundation for our ambitious growth objectives. Our team of dedicated clinicians live by our motto: “You Deserve to Get Better: Better Service, Better Quality, and Better Results.”