Orlando Health·Lakeland, Florida
The Chaplain provides compassionate spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and staff while collaborating with the interdisciplinary healthcare team. Responsibilities include conducting spiritual assessments, responding to crisis situations, and documenting interventions in the electronic medical record.
Part Time Chaplain – Lakeland | Orlando Health The Chaplain provides compassionate, patient-centered spiritual care and emotional support to patients, families, and team members of all faiths, beliefs, and backgrounds.
This role collaborates with physicians, nurses, social workers, and the multidisciplinary care team to address the spiritual and emotional needs of those experiencing illness, crisis, grief, or end-of-life care while upholding Orlando Health’s commitment to excellence and compassionate service.
The Chaplain is responsible for conducting spiritual assessments, providing pastoral care, responding to emergency and crisis situations, supporting families through difficult healthcare decisions, facilitating spiritual resources when requested, and contributing to a culture of holistic healing in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Key Highlights Provide spiritual, emotional, and pastoral care to patients, families, and caregivers throughout the continuum of care.
Respond to crisis situations, trauma activations, end-of-life care, and bereavement needs with compassion and professionalism.
Conduct spiritual assessments and develop appropriate plans of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Support patients and families in navigating illness, grief, loss, ethical concerns, and major life transitions.
Coordinate with community faith leaders and facilitate religious rituals, sacraments, or spiritual practices as requested.
Accurately document spiritual care interventions in the electronic medical record.
Participate in on-call and weekend/holiday coverage as required for PRN scheduling.
Schedule Part-Time: Three 8-hour shifts per week, scheduled Monday through Sunday based on departmental needs.
Weekend and holiday availability may be required as part of the rotating schedule.
Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital—a state-of-the-art, seven-story, multi-specialty hospital—will serve as a vital 550,000-square-foot healthcare hub offering: 300+ inpatient beds and 69 emergency and observation beds 11 operating rooms and four cardiac interventional suites Dedicated labor and delivery services, including a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) opening shortly after the hospital opens Comprehensive cardiovascular, neurology, and oncology services Advanced surgical procedures Join us in shaping the future of healthcare in Polk County as part of the Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital opening team and share in the privilege of saying you were there from the very beginning.
Benefits Beyond the Expected Orlando Health is committed to providing team members with benefits that go beyond the expected, including career-growing education opportunities and well-being resources that support you and your family through every stage of life.
Benefits begin on day one for eligible team members, with flexibility wherever possible so you can be present for your passions.
Benefits may include: Benefits beginning on Day 1 (for eligible positions) Four (4) weeks of paid parental leave Debt-free degrees through the Preferred Education Program Tuition reimbursement and loan repayment programs Back-up childcare and elder care Fertility benefits and adoption assistance Professional development and continuing education opportunities And more!
Experience Active spiritual faith demonstrated.
Candidates must hold a Master level theological degree, preferably a Master of Divinity, and possess at least two units of Clinical Pastoral Education. Ordination, licensure, or commissioning by a recognized religious body is also required.
Market context
In Florida healthcare settings, part-time staff chaplain roles are typically competitive because employers look for advanced theological education, Clinical Pastoral Education, and recognized ordination, licensure, or commissioning. These positions often appeal to candidates with strong pastoral care experience, and the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting to save you research time. Before applying, confirm your CPE units and religious-body credentials are clearly listed on your resume.