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Sentara Health·Chesapeake, Virginia
Hospice Chaplain · $26 - $42/hr
Computed from live listings
Shaded band: the middle 50% of 127 posted healthcare roles in Chesapeake, Virginia rates. This role sits in the 42nd percentile.
Pay for this role is about 9% below the Chesapeake, Virginia median for similar positions.
The Chaplain provides spiritual support and bereavement counseling to hospice patients and their families. They are responsible for conducting home visits, administering sacraments, and documenting patient psycho-socio-spiritual status in medical records.
In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment. For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Candidates are required to hold a Bachelor's level degree. Two years of experience in pastoral care is preferred.
Market context
Hospice chaplain roles in Virginia are often shaped by steady demand in end-of-life care settings, where employers look for candidates who can support patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams. This role is competitive because it requires a Master of Divinity or equivalent, at least four units of CPE, board certification or eligibility, and two years of healthcare pastoral experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and tailor your application to show hospice-specific pastoral care experience.