FT Hospice Chaplain

Hosparus Health starts with a compassionate team, committed to our mission of creating more moments for our patients facing advanced illness or end of life care. Our premier model of care supports patients and their families with a holistic, team-based approach, wherever the patient chooses to call home. Hosparus Health empowers its people to provide the care our patients want to receive, with a level of service we describe as “above and beyond.” Don’t just find a job. Join our team and help us create more moments for our patients and enrich our communities with compassionate care.

Chaplain

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00p, with on call requirements. 

Service Area: Supporting Louisville and surrounding communities. 

Chaplain Position Summary: As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the Chaplain provides spiritual care services to patients and families as assigned. Services include assessment, emotional support, and spiritual care related to theological and belief issues, relationship issues, existential and meaning issues and spiritual suffering at the end of life.

Chaplain Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in spiritual area of study from accredited school or seminary (i.e. Divinity, Religious Studies, Theology). Graduate degree from accredited seminary or school of theology preferred.
• 2 CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) unit required, or a commitment to obtain within 18 months.
• Experience in organizing and providing pastoral/spiritual care to individuals and families.
• Ability to work cohesively with community clergy from variety of denominational backgrounds and faith traditions.
• Ability to work collaboratively with members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Endorsed by ecclesiastical group or eligible for endorsement.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Use of technology-based tools, including electronic medical record, strongly preferred.

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