Chaplain, PT (Personal Services)
Come join a world class team and help to bring cancer treatment HOME.
Highlands Oncology began in 1996 with three physicians and a desire to change the face of oncology care in our community. Dr. Malcolm Hayward, Dr. Dan Bradford, and Dr. Thad Beck knew that patients do better at home, in the community where they live and work, and where their support system is already in place. In furthering that goal, Highlands has grown with the region from a single location 26 years ago, to 6 locations in Northwest and Northcentral Arkansas today employing more than 800 diverse team members.
As Northwest Arkansas continues to grow, so must the services and providers available in the region. Highlands Oncology is committed to remaining on the cutting edge to ensure our community has access to the very best cancer care. What we have is something quite unique right here in our own backyard with a caring multidisciplinary team focused on treating patients as family.
Job Summary: The Chaplain provides spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and healthcare staff, regardless of their faith background. Their primary purpose is to offer compassionate, non-judgemental, support to individuals experiencing illness, stress, grief, or other life challenges. They facilitate coping, provide comfort, and help patients and their loved ones find meaning and peace in difficult situations. Chaplains may also assist in advanced care planning, lead spiritual rituals, and collaborate with the healthcare team to address holistic needs. Their role is to promote healing by addressing the spiritual and emotional well-being of all involved in patient care.
Job Duties / Responsibilities:
Providing Spiritual Support: Offer individualized spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and staff of various faiths or spiritual backgrounds, respecting diverse beliefs, cultures, and values.Crisis Intervention: Offer immediate support during crises, including trauma, end-of-life situations, and medical emergencies, helping individuals navigate stress and grief.Counseling and Emotional Support: Listen actively and provide counseling to help patients and families process emotions related to illness, loss, or challenging medical decisions.Facilitating Religious Services and Rituals: Coordinate or conduct religious or spiritual rituals, prayers, sacraments, or ceremonies upon request.End-of-Life Care: Support patients and families during end-of-life care, assisting with legacy work, facilitating conversations around dignity and comfort, and aiding in advance care planning discussions.Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work with healthcare teams to contribute to holistic patient care, offering insights into the patients spiritual needs and values.Ethical Consultation: Participate in ethical discussions or act as a resource in cases that involve moral or spiritual considerations, providing perspective on patient values and beliefs.Documentation and Record-Keeping: Maintain accurate records of interactions with patients and families, following privacy and confidentiality standards.Educational Support: Educate and train healthcare staff on cultural and spiritual sensitivity, compassionate communication, and stress management, helping foster a supportive healthcare environment.Self-Care and Professional Development: Engage in ongoing personal and professional growth, including attending relevant workshops, supervision, and reflecting on self-care practices to avoid burnout.Participate in departmental planning and other meetings as needed or required with clinical staff.Actively participate in clinical multidisciplinary teams.Respond to all spiritual care requests in a timely manner.Maintain continuity of patient care through contact with other healthcare facilities
