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Hospice Chaplain

St. Luke's University Health Network·Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 13 days ago
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About the role

Provide pastoral counseling and spiritual support to hospice patients and their families while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. Act as a liaison between families, clergy, and healthcare providers to ensure spiritual needs are met during end-of-life care.

ST.

Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees.

The employees of st.

Luke's are our most valuable asset!

Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

The Hospice Chaplain is a member of the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team and provides pastoral counseling and spiritual support to patients and families as needed and serves as a resource to other providers of spiritual support involved with Hospice patients and families.

Job duties and responsibilities

  • Assists patients, caregivers and families with spiritual care related to death and dying: Supports the dignity of the dying; Supports the patient/family spiritual and cultural belief systems; Provides religious rituals and assists with funeral/memorial services as requested.
  • Visits patients and completes a spiritual assessment, documents and reports to the interdisciplinary team.
  • Acts as a liaison between the patient, family, local clergy, and the interdisciplinary team.
  • Participates in IDG team meetings and provides spiritual input into the plan of care. Interprets spiritual issues for the IDG team.
  • Provides bereavement services for survivors.
  • Networks with community resources and represents hospice in the community.
  • Participates in staff development and in-service programs.
  • Is available for emergency on-call service.
  • Uses own transportation to provide services: Must have and maintain valid PA or NJ Driver’s License; Must have and maintain a good driving record accepted by the Network insurance carrier; Must have and maintain motor vehicle insurance with the minimum requirements established by PA or NJ; Must obey and adhere to all motor vehicle regulations and laws while operating vehicle; Must perform routine maintenance on vehicle.

Physical and sensory requirements

Sitting up to seven hours a day; 2 hours at a time, with times of standing or walking. Uses hands and fingers frequently. Occasionally carries up to 10 pounds. Occasionally stoops, bends, squats, kneels, or reaches above shoulder level. Hearing in normal conversation. Seeing, as it relates to general vision.

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Theology, ordained clergy or licensed/endorsed lay person required.

Training and experience

Trained in and at least one year experience in spiritual care and bereavement care Basic unit of Clinical Pastoral Education required.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, emergency on call as needed.

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address.

Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer.

Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable.

It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application.

Thank you for your interest in St.

Luke's!!

ST. LUKE'S UNIVERSITY HEALTH NETWORK IS AN [http://www.slhn.org/EOE] EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. [http://www.slhn.org/EOE]

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Posted
Jul 15, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

St. Luke's University Health Network

In 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services ranked St. Luke’s #1 – ahead of Houston Methodist and Mayo Clinic – as the nation’s top health system for quality, safety and patient experience. This objective recognition based on hospital data reported to the...

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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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Hospice chaplain roles need specialized training

In Pennsylvania, hospice chaplain openings often reflect steady demand in healthcare settings that need spiritual care for patients and families. These roles are competitive because employers typically look for a Master of Divinity or equivalent, Clinical Pastoral Education, board certification or eligibility, and healthcare pastoral experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your CPE units and certification status before applying.

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