Part-Time

Chaplain

Updated on 8/1/2026

Deadline 8/1/27
Gentiva

Gentiva

5,001-10,000 employees

In-home hospice, palliative, and health services

No salary listed

Wyomissing, PA, USA

In Person

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)

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Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in theology, religion, human services, counseling, psychology, or sociology, or another education credential required by applicable state-specific regulations.
  • A minimum of one unit of Association for Clinical Pastoral Education-accredited Clinical Pastoral Education.
  • Degrees should be from accredited institutions; degrees from non-accredited institutions require approval before hire.
  • The employee must meet applicable state-specific requirements.
  • The position is safety-sensitive.
Responsibilities
  • Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and caregivers in alignment with their beliefs and values.
  • Offer non-denominational, inclusive care that respects all faiths, spiritual traditions, and cultural backgrounds.
  • Participate as an integral member of the interdisciplinary team in patient care conferences and collaborate with nurses, social workers, aides, and medical staff.
  • Assess the spiritual needs of patients and families and develop individualized spiritual care plans.
  • Conduct visits, prayers, blessings, and rituals as appropriate and requested by the patient or family.
  • Assist families during grief, loss, or transition and provide bereavement support and counseling.
  • Build relationships with local faith leaders and community resources to support patients' and families' unique spiritual needs.
  • Maintain timely and accurate documentation of spiritual assessments, interventions, and outcomes.

Gentiva provides in-home hospice, palliative, and home health care across the United States through a national network. Care is delivered by clinicians and therapists in patients’ homes, including an Advanced Illness Management model for those not yet hospice-eligible. The company differentiates itself with an integrated at-home care platform and strategic acquisitions, such as ProMedica’s home health, palliative, and hospice operations. Its goal is to help patients stay at home, reduce avoidable hospitalizations, and support families and caregivers throughout the care continuum.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Atlanta, Georgia

Founded

2004

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Gentiva serves over 12,000 employees across 500+ locations, strengthening market dominance.
  • The U.S. hospice market is projected to reach USD 45.3 billion by 2033.
  • Gentiva acquired ProMedica's business in November 2023, adding 4,000 employees and expanding footprint.

What critics are saying

  • CD&R ownership forces aggressive cost-cutting, causing 28% staff turnover in 12 states versus 14% for non-PE rivals.
  • Aggressive rural expansion creates unsustainable operational costs due to workforce shortages and low patient density.
  • Existential bankruptcy risk exists if CD&R refuses to cover the $400M debt gap within 9 months.

What makes Gentiva unique

  • Gentiva is the nation's largest hospice provider by Medicare claims across 38 states.
  • Its Advanced Illness Management model cares for patients not yet eligible for hospice.
  • Gentiva operates a national network of 515 locations delivering in-home palliative and hospice care.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Wellness Program

Professional Development Budget

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Pet Insurance