Chaplain - Hospice

**About Us:**

Pathways Healthcare is a leading, physician- and nurse practitioner-led home health and hospice organization, committed to redefining recovery through comprehensive, patient-centered care. Our innovative Medical Rehabilitation Program offers a meaningful alternative to institutional rehab, helping people heal at home, with dignity and purpose.

As one of the first home health agencies to adopt AI-assisted documentation, we're investing in tools that give our clinicians time back – saving **5 to 10 hours** per week! We have made a deliberate decision not to raise our productivity expectations, so the patients *and* clinicians win in the end. Technology handles the paperwork and your clinical judgment stays at the center of every note!

**We are proud to have ranked in** *Boston Globe's Top Places to Work in Massachusetts and USA Today's Best Places to Work in the United States since 2023!*

**Job Description:**

* Role: Hospice Chaplain
* Rate: Per visit
* Main Office location: Kingston, PA
* Service Area: Luzerne and Lackawanna Counties.
* Job Type: Per Diem

**Qualifications:**

* Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology (BD, MDiv or equivalent theological degree). Experience working with death and dying, individuals/family/caregiver.
* Ability to work as member of interdisciplinary group.
* Comfort in an interfaith setting.
* Ability to accept different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs, and values.
* Ability to network with community clergy and congregations.
* Knowledge of and commitment to hospice philosophy of care.
* If making home visits, must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
* Hospice/experience preferred.
* Provides funeral or memorial services for patients as requested.
* Plans periodic memorial services to meet the needs of personnel, volunteers, and community clergy/spiritual counselors working with the hospice team.
* Assists in supervision of spiritual care volunteers when assigned to patients/ families/caregivers.
* Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.

**Responsibilities:**

* Assures spiritual assessment of patients and families/caregivers in the hospice program and appropriate services are rendered in a timely manner.
* Facilitates the development of the individualized plan of care by participating in comprehensive assessment to meet identified spiritual needs.
* Provides direct spiritual care to patients and families/caregivers.
* Serves as liaison and support to community chaplains and spiritual counselors.
* Maintains records of spiritual care services utilization and related activities for quality assurance, program development, and policies and procedures review and revision.
* Documents direct services and ongoing communication with community chaplains and spiritual counselors.
* Attends patient care conference and interdisciplinary group meetings as a member of the interdisciplinary group.
* Provides consultation, education, and support to the interdisciplinary

**What We Offer:**

* Mileage Reimbursement
* 401(k) Match
* Flexible schedule

*Pathways Healthcare is committed to providing exceptional care to our patients and fostering a positive work environment for our team members. If you're passionate about making a difference in people's lives and possess the required qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!*