Hospice Chaplain - Apply Now!

Gentiva Hospice is a nationally recognized leader in hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management. With nearly 600 locations across 38 states and a dedicated team of thousands of clinicians, Gentiva provides compassionate care in the comfort of wherever their patients call home. Their mission is centered on supporting patients and families through the physical, emotional, and spiritual effects of serious illnesses or terminal diagnoses. Gentiva's family of trusted brands includes Hospice Care services like Gentiva Hospice, Emerald Coast Hospice Care, Heartland Hospice, and others; Palliative Care such as Empatia Palliative Care and Emerald Coast Palliative Care; Home Health Care through Heartland Home Health; and Advanced Illness Management with Illumia Health. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Gentiva fosters a collaborative and rewarding environment where achievements are recognized and kindness is valued. As a Hospice Chaplain at Gentiva Hospice, you will provide vital non-denominational spiritual and emotional support to patients and their families facing end-of-life care. This role transcends the traditional confines of prayers and presence; it involves offering comfort, guidance, and meaningful connections to those navigating one of life's most challenging transitions. You will be an integral member of an interdisciplinary team, working closely with nurses, social workers, aides, and medical staff to ensure that every patient receives holistic and personalized care aligned with their beliefs and values. The Hospice Chaplain’s responsibilities include assessing the spiritual needs of patients and families, creating individualized spiritual care plans, and conducting visits that may involve prayers, blessings, and rituals tailored to the unique preferences of each family. Additionally, you will assist families through times of grief, loss, and bereavement by providing counseling and emotional support. Building relationships with local faith leaders and community resources will be essential in extending the scope of care and addressing the diverse spiritual backgrounds of patients. Accurate and timely documentation of spiritual assessments, interventions, and outcomes will also be a key part of this role. Gentiva Hospice values diverse faith traditions and cultures, emphasizing an inclusive approach to spiritual care. The position offers competitive pay and is safety-sensitive, requiring adherence to state-specific regulations where applicable. This role is open to candidates who meet the educational criteria of a Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields or Clinical Pastoral Education units, with preference given to those who hold Master’s degrees or have significant experience in hospice spiritual care. Gentiva supports its associates through comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment that encourages career advancement and continuous learning.

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or one unit of ACPE-accredited Clinical Pastoral Education
• meet state-specific regulations as applicable
• degrees from accredited institutions preferred
• AVPO approval required if degree is from non-accredited college or university
• ability to provide non-denominational spiritual care
• ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary medical team
• safety-sensitive position compliance
• eligibility for benefits contingent on meeting minimum requirements