What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chaplain position at Empath Health?
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Chaplain
Job ID CHAPL012585 Date posted 12/12/2025 Position Type Full-Time
Suncoast Hospice, a part of Empath Health is seeking a compassionate, experienced, and dedicated Chaplain to provide spiritual, emotional support and services consistent with the spiritual beliefs of our patients, families, staff and volunteers.
Since 1977, Suncoast Hospice has been honored to serve our neighbors across Pinellas and Hillsborough counties with compassionate end-of-life care. As part of Empath Health, we help those living with advanced illness find comfort, dignity, and meaning, while supporting their families and caregivers with guidance and care every step of the way.
What You'll Do
Unified in empathy, we serve our communities through extraordinary Full Life Care for All.
Empath Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization providing Full Life Care through a connected network of services across Florida, including hospice, home health, grief care, geriatric primary care, elder care (PACE), HIV and sexual health (EPIC), and dementia support.
Full Life Care means caring for the whole person, body, mind, and spirit, with empathy and dignity. Our care goes beyond medicine to help people feel seen, supported, and valued at every stage of life.
At Empath Health, you’ll find purpose, partnership, and possibility in a culture where compassion drives excellence and every team member helps make life’s journey more meaningful.
Chaplain
Job ID CHAPL012585 Date posted 12/12/2025 Position Type Full-Time
Suncoast Hospice, a part of Empath Health is seeking a compassionate, experienced, and dedicated Chaplain to provide spiritual, emotional support and services consistent with the spiritual beliefs of our patients, families, staff and volunteers.
Since 1977, Suncoast Hospice has been honored to serve our neighbors across Pinellas and Hillsborough counties with compassionate end-of-life care. As part of Empath Health, we help those living with advanced illness find comfort, dignity, and meaning, while supporting their families and caregivers with guidance and care every step of the way.
What You'll Do
- Assess spiritual care needs of patient/families referred for spiritual support. Complete initial spiritual care assessment within the timeframe defined by Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
- Develop an individualized spiritual care plan customized to patient/family goals, needs and concerns.
- Responsible for scheduled on-call rotations, making visits as requested.
- Provide bereavement support to patients, families, and team members to support effective grieving.
- Development and provision of patient funerals and memorial services as well as agency community memorial services.
- Document patient care activities in the electronic medical record according to agency guidelines.
- Earn Competitive Pay: Your skills and contributions are recognized and rewarded.
- Benefits & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement with company match, plus wellness programs to support your mind and body.
- Industry-Leading PTO: 5 weeks to rest, recharge, and live your Full Life.
- Grow Your Career: CEU support, tuition reimbursement, and advancement opportunities.
- Make a Difference: Join a mission-driven team dedicated to kindness, compassion, and Full Life Care for All.
- Board certified chaplain with Association of Professional Chaplains, National Association of Catholic Chaplains, Neshama Association of Jewish Chaplains, Canadian Association for Spiritual Care, College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy, or Spiritual Care Association strongly preferred. If not, must be eligible and willing to work towards attaining board certification within the first two years of employment.
- Education and/or Experience: Master of Divinity, Theology, Pastoral Care, or related field from an accredited institution, or equivalent level of preparation as determined by their faith group.
- Additional Education: Minimum of two units of Clinical Pastoral Education. Four units preferred.
- One to two years of previous experience in spiritual leadership and inter-faith ministry strongly preferred.
- Ability to take a leadership role in change management and conflict resolution.
- Compassion for and understanding of ministry to the terminally ill, their caregivers and families.
- Must have reliable transportation which will enable them to perform tasks and responsibilities in a timely and appropriate fashion. Must be able to provide proof of automobile insurance, a copy of which will be placed in their employee file.
Unified in empathy, we serve our communities through extraordinary Full Life Care for All.
Empath Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization providing Full Life Care through a connected network of services across Florida, including hospice, home health, grief care, geriatric primary care, elder care (PACE), HIV and sexual health (EPIC), and dementia support.
Full Life Care means caring for the whole person, body, mind, and spirit, with empathy and dignity. Our care goes beyond medicine to help people feel seen, supported, and valued at every stage of life.
At Empath Health, you’ll find purpose, partnership, and possibility in a culture where compassion drives excellence and every team member helps make life’s journey more meaningful.