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Staff Chaplain

UW Health
Madison, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/26/2026
Job Description

Work Schedule:

Full-time, 100% FTE, day shift. Hours will primarily be Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. No weekend shift required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. You will work at East Madison Hospital in Madison, WI.

Be part of something remarkable

Offer spiritual care services to patients and families using theological and clinical training to help patients and families cope more effectively.

We are seeking a Staff Chaplain to:

  • Create an assessment of the patient's spiritual practices/values and accommodates and integrates these values into the patient's medical plan of care.
  • Communicate the patient's spiritual needs to the patient's interdisciplinary health care team as appropriate.
  • Support the patient/family as they integrate implications of the suggested medical treatment plan in the framework of their spiritual beliefs and as they work through difficult issues/challenges that may arise during hospitalization.
  • Consult with and provides guidance to other chaplains to appropriately support the interdisciplinary health care team.

At UW Health, you will have:

  • An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
  • Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
  • Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
  • Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
  • The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Divinity or Master’s level theological degree from a school accredited by a member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) Required
  • Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) in a hospital setting Required
  • Completion of a 1-year CPE Residency Program in a hospital setting Preferred

Work Experience

  • 1 year hospital work experience post-CPE or two (2) years of other relevant spiritual or ministry experience Required
  • 2 years of work experience post-CPE in a Level 1 Trauma Center and/or children’s hospital Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

  • Eligible for Board Certification by a recognized national body (APC, NAJC, etc.) within 2 Yrs Required
  • Board Certified Chaplain in good standing with a recognized national body (APC, NAJC, etc.) within 3 Yrs Required
  • Board Certified Chaplain in good standing with a recognized national body (APC, NAJC, etc.) Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

East Madison Hospital – is UW Health’s newest hospital and one of the most advanced hospitals and wellness centers in the country. Here, health care is seen as a holistic endeavor where our mission is to not only diagnose and treat you when you’re sick, but also to partner with you in health and wellness.

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