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Overview Wilson Health is seeking a Home Health & Hospice Chaplain (as needed) for our Sidney, Ohio location (North Dayton, Ohio area). Employment Details Employment status: PRN - As needed Working hours: Varies Shift: Varies Position reports to: Clinical Supervisor Department Wilson Health's Home Health & Hospice Care is designed to provide comprehensive healthcare to patients in their own home on a temporary basis. The care is provided under the direction of a physician, and the goal is to help patients regain their independence after an illness, injury or hospitalization. The goal for patients with chronic illnesses may be to keep them at home safely and as pain-free as possible. Services provided are Skilled Nursing Care, Home Health Aide Care, Social Worker Care, Physical Therapy Care, Occupational Therapy Care, and Speech Therapy Care. Job Summary The Home Health Care & Hospice Chaplain supervises activities related to the spiritual, relational, and/or emotional needs of the Hospice patient and family. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Provides assessment reflecting the spiritual and relational aspects of the patient and/or caregiver's situation through the spiritual assessment and visit. Prepares a spiritual plan to address specific issues identified by the spiritual assessments. Shares plan with appropriate staff members. Is an active member of the interdisciplinary team and participates in team conferences every two weeks. Communicates impressions of ongoing visits and assessments with other staff involved in the case management as well as with outside clergy involved. Offers assistance through participation in Hospice team conference. Through work with the client/family assists them to constructively deal with the specific issues that are being addressed and refers them to other resources as needed. Completes required documentation on a timely basis. Chaplain provides bereavement services including phone calls, visits and memorial services to family members upon the death of a patient. Must be knowledgeable of and comply with Medicare Hospice Conditions of Participation—Spiritual Caregiver. Must be able to travel within a 6 county radius. Mileage reimbursement applies. Education and/or Experience Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology, or appropriate certification in hospital or pastoral ministry. Master’s degree in theology, divinity or pastoral studies. One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) and/or experience in working with patients/families dealing with life-threatening illness, and death. Qualifications (preferred) Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team; knowledge of hospice care standards. Benefits Industry-leading retirement plan with employer contributions beginning day one On-site employee fitness center Discounted Child Care Program Mission, Vision, and Values Improve the health and wellness of the community by delivering compassionate, quality care. Be a trusted, nationally-recognized leader of innovative, collaborative community health. A.S.P.I.R.E – Always serve with professionalism, integrity, respect, and excellence. Equal Opportunity Employer EOE (Equal Opportunity Employer) #J-18808-Ljbffr Wilson Health

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