Chaplain Hospice Part-Time/32

Job Description

Job Description

Medi Home Health & Hospice a division of Medical Services of America Inc., currently seeks a Part - Time/32 Hospice Chaplain for our patients in Culpeper (50 mile radius), VA.

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• Provides direct spiritual support to patients/families.
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• Works with staff, clergy, and community groups to enhance their sensitivity to the spiritual concerns of patients/families experiencing terminal illness and loss.
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• Participates in patient conferences by exploring and assessing the potential spiritual needs of patients/families and reporting on services as indicated.
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• Provides bereavement follow-up services as defined in procedure.
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• Makes contact with clergy or appropriate representatives or patients/families as indicated.
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• Develops and maintain a resource group of clergy to whom specific aspects of spiritual care may be delegated.
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• Arranges for on-call availability of chaplain services.
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• Visits patients and families in the home (requires minimal after-hours work)
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• Attends biweekly IDT meetings
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Job Requirements

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• At least one unit of clinical pastoral education (CPE) required.
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• Master of Divinity Degree from an accredited seminary or school of theology.
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• Previous experience as a hospital and/or hospice chaplain preferred. Ability to be open, flexible and ecumenical.
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• Experience in working with patients/families dealing with life threatening illness and death
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• Hospice experience preferred
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• Valid driver's license
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MSA Offers Competitive Pay And Excellent Benefits:

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• Generous paid time off
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• Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance and other benefits (STD, LTD, Accident & Sickness, additional life insurance, etc.)
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• Company paid employee life insurance
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• 401(k) retirement with a generous company match
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• Opportunities for advancement
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Many Other Great Benefits

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We are an equal opportunity employer

Company Description

Medical Services of America began with a unique concept, "total home health care," and its expansion has been guided with that concept in mind. MSA is now a comprehensive home healthcare provider that offers home healthcare, hospice care, home medical equipment and supplies, diabetic supplies, respiratory services, mail order supplies, enteral nutrition therapy, senior/assisted living and physician practice management.