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Palliative Care Chaplain, Per Diem (Temple University Hospital)
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What they do
A Religious Leader or Professional leads religious services and provides spiritual guidance or counseling. Presents knowledge and interpretation of theological texts. May work in a non-denominational setting like a prison or hospital, or work for specific faith-based congregation or denomination and follow the practices of that faith.
$62,923 / year median in Pennsylvania
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Palliative Care Chaplain, Per Diem (Temple University Hospital) Temple University Health System - 3.7 Philadelphia, PA Job Details Per diem 18 hours ago Qualifications Terminal illness counseling Master's degree in religious studies Health education for healthcare providers Mid-level Clinical instruction Palliative care experience (work setting) End-of-life care Working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds Master of Divinity Palliative care patient engagement experience in pastoral work 2 years Teaching Patient family support Divinity Full Job Description The Palliative Care Chaplain is responsible for providing specialty spiritual care for hospitalized patients and families as they navigate serious illness and end of life care. They utilize knowledge and skills in Spiritual & Palliative Care to assist patients and families in faith based medical decision making, spiritual distress, and spiritual counseling. PC Chaplains educate PC Team members on primary spiritual care, language and knowledge to provide culturally appropriate person-centered care to patients and families. PC Chaplain also engages in teaching residents, fellows, medical students, etc. on best practices when providing spiritual care in a healthcare setting. Education Master's Degree in Divinity or religious study equivalency from recognized seminary Required Non Degree Program Minimum 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education from ACPE Required Experience 2 years experience in a healthcare setting Required 1 year of providing spiritual care at the end of life Preferred Licenses Board Cert Chaplain Preferred