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.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 licenseMSA 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.comWe 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.
