Chaplain Resident Position Available In Hamilton, Tennessee
Tallo's Job Summary: Chaplain Residents at CHI Memorial Hospital provide pastoral care to patients, families, and staff, while participating in the Clinical Pastoral Education program. Responsibilities include meeting personal and spiritual needs, providing on-call coverage, leading worship services, and maintaining professional relationships. This one-year residency offers a competitive salary with benefits. Candidates must have a Baccalaureate degree and a Master of Divinity degree.
Job Description
Overview CHI Memorial Hospital now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health is once again the only hospital in the Chattanooga area to be named a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to be the regional referral center of choice providing health care throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia. We offer the following benefits to support you and your family: On-site childcare with extended hours Care@Work premium account for additional support with children pets dependent adults and household needs Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family Paid Time Off (PTO) Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Flexible spending accounts
Voluntary Protection:
Group Accident Critical Illness and Identify Theft Adoption Assistance Tuition Assistance for career growth and development Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs Wellness Program Additional incentives for eligible full time day shift and night shift opportunities
Responsibilities ACPE Residency Start Date:
July 7, 2025
Length:
One year
End Date:
June 30, 2026 Salary with Benefits Application deadline: May 30, 2025
Description:
Chaplain Residents provide pastoral care to patients families and staff; they also participate in the curriculum of the Clinical Pastoral Education program. This position helps the hospital to fulfill two of its primary missions ‐ patient care and education.
ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES1.
Supports patients families and staff to ensure that both their personal and spiritual needs are met while in the hospital.2. Provides in‐house on‐call coverage on a 24‐hour 7 day a week basis by responding to all codes deaths and other emergencies.3. Provides leadership for worship services to help ensure that the worship needs of patients families and staff are met.4. Provides sacramental ministry to patients families and staff.5. Develops and maintains professional relationships with members of the hospital staff in order to ensure that the Clinical Pastoral Education program is integrated into the hospital.6. Acts as a liaison for patients staff and community clergy to fulfill the department’s public relations commitment. Qualifications Baccalaureate degree and a Master of Divinity degree.
Exceptions are made on a case basis.
