What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chaplain Resident position at CHI Memorial Chattanooga?
Overview
CHI Memorial Hospital, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, is once again the only hospital in the Chattanooga area to be named a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to be the regional referral center of choice providing health care throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia.
We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:
Responsibilities
ACPE Residency
ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Supports patients families and staff to ensure that both their personal and spiritual needs are met while in the hospital.
2. Provides in‐house on‐call coverage on a 24‐hour 7 day a week basis by responding to all codes deaths and other emergencies.
3. Provides leadership for worship services to help ensure that the worship needs of patients families and staff are met.
4. Provides sacramental ministry to patients families and staff.
5. Develops and maintains professional relationships with members of the hospital staff in order to ensure that the Clinical Pastoral Education program is integrated into the hospital.
6. Acts as a liaison for patients staff and community clergy to fulfill the department's public relations commitment.
Qualifications
Baccalaureate degree and a Master of Divinity degree.
Exceptions are made on a case basis.
Pay Range
$17.50 - $23.43 /hour
CHI Memorial Hospital, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, is once again the only hospital in the Chattanooga area to be named a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to be the regional referral center of choice providing health care throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia.
We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:
- On-site childcare (Glenwood campus) with extended hours
- On-site gym (Glenwood campus) with a variety of group classes
- Care@Work premium account for additional support with children, pets, dependent adults, and household needs
- Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
- Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs
- Adoption Assistance
- Wellness Program
Responsibilities
ACPE Residency
Start Date: July 7, 2025
Length: One year
End Date: June 30, 2026
Salary with Benefits
Application deadline: May 30, 2025
Description:
Chaplain Residents provide pastoral care to patients families and staff; they also participate in the curriculum of the Clinical Pastoral Education program. This position helps the hospital to fulfill two of its primary missions ‐ patient care and education.
ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Supports patients families and staff to ensure that both their personal and spiritual needs are met while in the hospital.
2. Provides in‐house on‐call coverage on a 24‐hour 7 day a week basis by responding to all codes deaths and other emergencies.
3. Provides leadership for worship services to help ensure that the worship needs of patients families and staff are met.
4. Provides sacramental ministry to patients families and staff.
5. Develops and maintains professional relationships with members of the hospital staff in order to ensure that the Clinical Pastoral Education program is integrated into the hospital.
6. Acts as a liaison for patients staff and community clergy to fulfill the department's public relations commitment.
Qualifications
Baccalaureate degree and a Master of Divinity degree.
Exceptions are made on a case basis.
Pay Range
$17.50 - $23.43 /hour
Salary : $18 - $23
