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Tower Health
Chaplain
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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
Job Summary A Chaplain in the Department of Chaplaincy Services provides spiritual care and support to staff, patients, and their families according to established policy and protocol. A Chaplain works in concert with other clinical staff to assess the spiritual, religious and cultural needs of patients and their families and plan and provide care respectful of religious and cultural diversity. A Chaplain involves and coordinates care with the patient or family's religious leader when permission to do so is given. Chaplains work to interpret and fulfill the Hospital's mission to provide compassionate, high-quality care. Chaplains must complete one unit of CPE. #READ Qualifications Education Requirements Master's Degree - OR - combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Master's Degree Experience Relevant Experience Required Skills Excellent Communications Skills Excellent Interpersonal Skills Listening Skills Multitasking Negotiation Skills Service Orientation Strong Team Player Overview Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area. Discover why our hospital is a great place to work—take a virtual tour of our facility here: