Chaplain
Posted on: 1 Mar 2021
West Reading, PA
Job Description
Responsibilities
A Chaplain in the Department of Chaplaincy Services provides spiritual care and support to 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 famiy's minister of religion when permission to do so is given. Chaplains work to interpret and fulfill the Hospital's mission to provide compassionate, high quality care. Work involves Spiritual Care assessments and follow-ups plus Duty Chaplain/on-call/Emergency Department responsibilities.
Qualifications
Education Requirements
* 4 year Bachelor's Degree or combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Bachelor's Degree
Experience
* Relevant Experience
Certification and Licensure
* 1 Unit of CPE
Required Skills
* Computer Skills to include use and navigation
* Detail Oriented
* Excellent Communications Skills
* Excellent Interpersonal Skills
* Listening Skills
* Microsoft Outlook
* Strategic Thinking
* Demonstrated ability to work in a team setting
* Biilingual preferred
Tower Health
Reading, PA
About
Tower Health is a strong, regional, integrated healthcare provider/payer system that offers leading-edge, compassionate healthcare and wellness services to a population of 2.5 million people.
Together, our six hospitals and other entities provide a full range of medical care — from prevention, screenings and education; to the latest clinical services and surgeries available; to rehabilitation. We also offer wellness programs and public health services that ensure our communities are the healthiest they can be. Our caring, highly trained physicians and staff are committed to patient safety and patient satisfaction.
Who We Are
With more than 11,000 team members, Tower Health includes Reading Hospital, a teaching hospital based in West Reading; Brandywine Hospital in Coatesville; Chestnut Hill Hospital, a teaching hospital in Philadelphia; Jennersville Hospital in West Grove; Phoenixville Hospital in Phoenixville; and Pottstown Hospital in Pottstown. We also operate Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing and Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences, and we have a comprehensive physician network. All of our facilities participate in our partnership with the UPMC Health Plan.
Collaboration across Tower Health enables our hospitals, providers, leadership and staff to leverage best practices across the health system. Our patients benefit from access to a broad range of services — all right here in our region.
Recognition
Our hospitals have received national recognition for advanced care in areas such as neurosurgery and stroke, cardiac and vascular surgery, trauma, hematology and oncology. Reading HealthPlex, which opened at Reading Hospital in October 2016, combines state-of-the-art technology and world-class design to make the HealthPlex one of the most sophisticated surgical centers and inpatient facilities in the region.
Commitment
At Tower Health, we have a rich history of providing high-quality, cost-effective care in the communities we serve. As the healthcare industry continues to change, one thing remains steadfast: Tower Health’s commitment to Advancing Health, Transforming Lives.
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IndustryHealthcare
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No. of Employees11,000+
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