Baptist Health is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 29,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. With internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and driven by its faith-based mission of medical excellence. For 26 years, we've been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, and in the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health was the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, earning 63 high-performing honors.
What truly sets us apart is our people. At Baptist Health, we create personal connections with our colleagues that go beyond the workplace, and we form meaningful relationships with patients and their families that extend beyond delivering care. Many of us have walked in our patients' shoes ourselves and that shared experience fuels out commitment to compassion and quality. Our culture is rooted in purpose, and every team member plays a part in making a positive impact - because when it comes to caring for people, we're all in.
At Baptist Health, we're committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their journey, both personally and professionally. Our approach is rooted in a "grow our own" philosophy, designed to help our team members build meaningful, long-term careers with us, supported by benefits that make a real difference, including:
- Career growth and development opportunities, with clear pathways and ongoing support
- Comprehensive health and wellness resources that go beyond traditional benefits
- A wellness program that can help employees eliminate their medical plan deductible, reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs
- Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and advancement
- And so much more
Together, these benefits and others reflect our commitment to caring for our people, so they can build fulfilling careers with us while making a meaningful impact every day.
Description
The Director of Pastoral Care will provide pastoral ministry in a manner which exemplifies the philosophy, mission and values of Pastoral Care Services of BHSF. The Director will act as worship leader, counselor, advocate-mediator, educator, and spiritual guide. He/she will maintain his/her relationship with the endorsing religious denomination by keeping it current and in good standing at all times while employed by BHSF. The Director will hire, supervise, evaluate and discharge all department personnel including Staff Chaplains, interns, and clerical staff, and volunteers. The Director will lead the creation, development and implementation of all programming, policies and procedures, as outlined in the Department's Policies and Procedures Manual. The Director will be responsible for the development and the fiscal management of each annual budget. The Director is also responsible for oversight and management of hospital's Employee Sunshine Fund and assist with hospital based Financial Hardship Program (Charity). He/she is also a member of the Hospital's Bio-Ethics Committee and the System's Ethics Committee. The Director will be held accountable to the highest level of professional ethics and moral conduct as a spiritual leader within Baptist Health South Florida and related communities. Estimated salary range for this position is $91132.84 - $118472.69 / year depending on experience.
Qualifications:
The Director of Pastoral Care will provide pastoral ministry in a manner which exemplifies the philosophy, mission and values of Pastoral Care Services of BHSF. The Director will act as worship leader, counselor, advocate-mediator, educator, and spiritual guide. He/she will maintain his/her relationship with the endorsing religious denomination by keeping it current and in good standing at all times while employed by BHSF. The Director will hire, supervise, evaluate and discharge all department personnel including Staff Chaplains, interns, and clerical staff, and volunteers. The Director will lead the creation, development and implementation of all programming, policies and procedures, as outlined in the Department's Policies and Procedures Manual. The Director will be responsible for the development and the fiscal management of each annual budget. The Director is also responsible for oversight and management of hospital's Employee Sunshine Fund and assist with hospital based Financial Hardship Program (Charity). He/she is also a member of the Hospital's Bio-Ethics Committee and the System's Ethics Committee. The Director will be held accountable to the highest level of professional ethics and moral conduct as a spiritual leader within Baptist Health South Florida and related communities. Estimated salary range for this position is $91132.84 - $118472.69 / year depending on experience.Degrees:
Licenses & Certifications:
- Board Certified Chaplain.
Additional Qualifications:
- Masters of Divinity or equivalent theological degree.
- Ministerial Ordination in good standing.
- Up to date denominational endorsement for ministry in the healthcare setting.
- Four units of clinical pastoral education or equivalent training and experience.
- Leadership and management experience in a healthcare based chaplaincy program required.
- Board certification with the Association of Professional Chaplains or one who would meet the criteria for certification within one year from employment.
Minimum Required Experience: 3 YearsDegrees:
Licenses & Certifications:
- Board Certified Chaplain.
Additional Qualifications:
- Masters of Divinity or equivalent theological degree.
- Ministerial Ordination in good standing.
- Up to date denominational endorsement for ministry in the healthcare setting.
- Four units of clinical pastoral education or equivalent training and experience.
- Leadership and management experience in a healthcare based chaplaincy program required.
- Board certification with the Association of Professional Chaplains or one who would meet the criteria for certification within one year from employment.
Minimum Required Experience: 3 Years
