Chaplain - Hospice

Company Overview

The University of Tennessee Hospice is Hiring for a Part Time Chaplain in Morristown, TN

At University of Tennessee Hospice, a part of the LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve-it truly is all about helping people.

We strive to offer benefits that reward the whole you!
• employee wellness programs
• flexibility for true work-life balance
• holidays & paid time off
• continuing education & career growth opportunities
• company-wide support & resources to help you achieve your goals

Take your career to a new level of caring. Join us.

University of Tennessee Hospice, a part of LHC Group, is the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. From home health and hospice care to long-term acute care and community-based services, we deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that empowers patients to manage their health at home. Hospitals and health systems around the country have partnered with LHC Group to deliver patient-centered care in the home. More hospitals, physicians and families choose LHC Group, because we are united by a single, shared purpose: It's all about helping people.

Essential Functions

The Chaplain in Hospice is responsible for providing spiritual care to Hospice patients and their families.

Education & Experience

Education Desired

• Preferred Seminary graduate or with equivalent degree and with at least two units of Clinical pastoral Education (4 units preferred)

Experience Requirements

• A minimum of two years experience in a health care and|or related pastoral experience of at least two years

Experience Desired

• Demonstrated experience in working with patients and families dealing with life-threatening illness and death.

License Requirements

• Good standing and endorsement from a major church body, acceptable to the certifying body and the medical care facility

Skill Requirements

• Ability to minister to patients and families in crisis

• Exceptional verbal communication skills

• Ability to plan, organize, and exercise independent judgement

• Demonstrated ability to be open, sensitive, flexible and ecumenical.

• Current CPR, driver's license, valid vehicle insurance card and access to a dependable vehicle.

Equal Opportunity Employer - vets, disability.

Must be fully vaccinated or be willing to complete full vaccination by date of hire and proof of vaccination will be required. If permitted by state law, the company will consider requests for religious or medical exemptions.