Chaplain

Job Summary

• A Chaplain in the Department of Chaplaincy Services provides spiritual care and support to staff, 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 family's religious leader when permission to do so is given.
• Chaplains work to interpret and fulfill the Hospital's mission to provide compassionate, high-quality care.
• Chaplains must complete one unit of CPE.

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Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Master's Degree - OR - combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Master's Degree

Experience

• Relevant Experience

Required Skills

• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Listening Skills
• Multitasking
• Negotiation Skills
• Service Orientation
• Strong Team Player

Overview

Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.

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