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PeaceHealth is a nonprofit health system operating hospitals and clinics across the Pacific Northwest that hires OPT students in clinical, nursing, and healthcare administration roles. With sponsorship pathways that extend to H-1B visa and EB-3, it's a strong target for F-1 graduates entering healthcare.
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Location: Vancouver, WA
Work Type: Full Time
Shift: Day
Shift Length: 8 Hours
FTE: 1.00
Benefit Eligibility: Full-time benefits
Description
PeaceHealth is seeking a Chaplain - Spiritual Care for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $31.60 – $47.40. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.
Job Summary
Provides direct spiritual care for patients, family members, and PeaceHealth caregivers across the continuum of care. Demonstrates a spiritual presence to all people which is compassionate, accepting, respectful, and sensitive. Works as a member of the health care team and with other health care professionals. Promotes healing of mind, body, and spirit through direct care, leadership, and pastoral education. Works collaboratively with other professionals, faith community leaders, students, and community professionals. Provides leadership in promoting the mission, values and vision of PeaceHealth.
Details of the Position
- Assumes responsibility to provide spiritual care to patients and families in assigned areas and by referral and participation in interdisciplinary teams and other health care teams or service lines. Offers holistic spiritual care and counsel to address the spiritual, psychological, social, and physical needs of patients, families, and health care teams.
- Assists others as they seek to make meaning during crises and as they try to integrate their personal, spiritual, and health care journeys. Facilitates theological reflection as appropriate.
- Provides and documents interventions and interactions; requests follow up by other chaplains/disciplines as appropriate.
- Assists people to move through immediate and emerging crisis/trauma. Provides crisis debriefing and support to health care teams as needed.
- Assists others in ethical decision making, which may include Advance Care Planning, consistent with their values and belief system and in accordance with the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Healthcare Services (ERDs).
- Provides notification, consultation and support for faith community leaders of patients and families wishing their faith community leaders notified and involved in their care. Works closely with faith community leaders to ensure patients’ spiritual needs are met during hospitalization and appropriate referrals for post-discharge spiritual care are made.
- Provides support, resource, and leadership for the programs, initiatives, and ongoing department functions and goals as assigned.
- Provides support, education, and consultation to members of health care teams as they seek personal and professional growth in becoming more effective caregivers and in providing care which is relational, patient centered, and holistically oriented.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
What You Bring
Education
- Required: Theological Education as appropriate for chaplaincy and four units of ACPE Certified CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education)
- Master's Degree Preferred: from an accredited university or seminary
Experience
- Minimum of 2 years Required: healthcare chaplaincy (or equivalent setting) experience
- Preferred: acute care experience
Credentials
- Required: within 3 years Chaplain Board Certified or certification eligible by National Association of Catholic Chaplains, or Association of Professional Chaplains, the National Association of Jewish Chaplains, or Spiritual Care Association/Healthcare Chaplaincy Association or Association of Clinical Pastoral Education certified or provisionally certified
- Required: Basic Life Support for hospice chaplains
- Preferred: Basic Life Support for all other chaplains
Skills
- Ability to assist others in medical decision making consistent with their values and belief system. (Required)
- Knowledge of and ability to interpret the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services. (Required)
- Ability to appropriately articulate his/her own spiritual perspective and integration while remaining respectful of the perspective of others. (Required)
- Able to integrate experience and reflection into pastoral ministry. (Required)
- Ability to interact with faith community leaders of diverse denominations and faith traditions. (Required)
- Ability to work effectively with patients who have widely varying physical, emotional, cultural, and religious/spiritual needs which bring meaning to their lives and to their experiences as patients. (Required)
- Crisis counseling skills and/or experience required for addressing and processing trauma situations. (Required)
- Ability to integrate and utilize a variety of modalities in healing, i.e., guided meditation, music thanatology, etc. (Required)
- Computer literate and proficient in MS Office; Electronic Medical Record experience. (Preferred)
- Commitment to continuing education. (Required)
- Endorsement from or attestation of good standing in a faith tradition. (Required)
Working Conditions
Lifting
- Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
- Ability to move around area with occasional sitting.
- Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment (i.e. stretchers, wheelchairs, etc.).
- Frequent reaching/ grasping.
- Occasional bending/ stooping.
- Push/Pull: Frequently up to 25 lbs. force. Occasional up to 50 lbs. force.
Environmental Conditions
- Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
- Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.
- Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.
Mental/Visual
- Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
- Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.
See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility.
For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application.
EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.
Job ID: 129587
Location: Vancouver, WA
Work Type: Full Time
Shift: Day
Shift Length: 8 Hours
FTE: 1.00
Benefit Eligibility: Full-time benefits
Description
PeaceHealth is seeking a Chaplain - Spiritual Care for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $31.60 – $47.40. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.
Job Summary
Provides direct spiritual care for patients, family members, and PeaceHealth caregivers across the continuum of care. Demonstrates a spiritual presence to all people which is compassionate, accepting, respectful, and sensitive. Works as a member of the health care team and with other health care professionals. Promotes healing of mind, body, and spirit through direct care, leadership, and pastoral education. Works collaboratively with other professionals, faith community leaders, students, and community professionals. Provides leadership in promoting the mission, values and vision of PeaceHealth.
Details of the Position
- Assumes responsibility to provide spiritual care to patients and families in assigned areas and by referral and participation in interdisciplinary teams and other health care teams or service lines. Offers holistic spiritual care and counsel to address the spiritual, psychological, social, and physical needs of patients, families, and health care teams.
- Assists others as they seek to make meaning during crises and as they try to integrate their personal, spiritual, and health care journeys. Facilitates theological reflection as appropriate.
- Provides and documents interventions and interactions; requests follow up by other chaplains/disciplines as appropriate.
- Assists people to move through immediate and emerging crisis/trauma. Provides crisis debriefing and support to health care teams as needed.
- Assists others in ethical decision making, which may include Advance Care Planning, consistent with their values and belief system and in accordance with the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Healthcare Services (ERDs).
- Provides notification, consultation and support for faith community leaders of patients and families wishing their faith community leaders notified and involved in their care. Works closely with faith community leaders to ensure patients’ spiritual needs are met during hospitalization and appropriate referrals for post-discharge spiritual care are made.
- Provides support, resource, and leadership for the programs, initiatives, and ongoing department functions and goals as assigned.
- Provides support, education, and consultation to members of health care teams as they seek personal and professional growth in becoming more effective caregivers and in providing care which is relational, patient centered, and holistically oriented.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
What You Bring
Education
- Required: Theological Education as appropriate for chaplaincy and four units of ACPE Certified CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education)
- Master's Degree Preferred: from an accredited university or seminary
Experience
- Minimum of 2 years Required: healthcare chaplaincy (or equivalent setting) experience
- Preferred: acute care experience
Credentials
- Required: within 3 years Chaplain Board Certified or certification eligible by National Association of Catholic Chaplains, or Association of Professional Chaplains, the National Association of Jewish Chaplains, or Spiritual Care Association/Healthcare Chaplaincy Association or Association of Clinical Pastoral Education certified or provisionally certified
- Required: Basic Life Support for hospice chaplains
- Preferred: Basic Life Support for all other chaplains
Skills
- Ability to assist others in medical decision making consistent with their values and belief system. (Required)
- Knowledge of and ability to interpret the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services. (Required)
- Ability to appropriately articulate his/her own spiritual perspective and integration while remaining respectful of the perspective of others. (Required)
- Able to integrate experience and reflection into pastoral ministry. (Required)
- Ability to interact with faith community leaders of diverse denominations and faith traditions. (Required)
- Ability to work effectively with patients who have widely varying physical, emotional, cultural, and religious/spiritual needs which bring meaning to their lives and to their experiences as patients. (Required)
- Crisis counseling skills and/or experience required for addressing and processing trauma situations. (Required)
- Ability to integrate and utilize a variety of modalities in healing, i.e., guided meditation, music thanatology, etc. (Required)
- Computer literate and proficient in MS Office; Electronic Medical Record experience. (Preferred)
- Commitment to continuing education. (Required)
- Endorsement from or attestation of good standing in a faith tradition. (Required)
Working Conditions
Lifting
- Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
- Ability to move around area with occasional sitting.
- Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment (i.e. stretchers, wheelchairs, etc.).
- Frequent reaching/ grasping.
- Occasional bending/ stooping.
- Push/Pull: Frequently up to 25 lbs. force. Occasional up to 50 lbs. force.
Environmental Conditions
- Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
- Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.
- Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.
Mental/Visual
- Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
- Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.
See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility.
For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application.
EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding PeaceHealth OPT Eligible Jobs USA
Align your credentials with PeaceHealth's licensing requirements
PeaceHealth operates in Oregon, Washington, and Alaska, each with different state licensure rules for clinical roles. Confirm your OPT EAD covers the specific state where the position is posted before applying, and have your license verification ready upfront.
Target departments with recurring OPT hiring patterns
PeaceHealth's strongest OPT hiring concentrates in clinical informatics, laboratory sciences, physical therapy, and healthcare administration. Roles tied to graduate-level degrees in these areas move fastest through offers, so filter your search by department rather than job title alone.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting a STEM OPT role
Your 24-month STEM OPT extension requires your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify. Verify PeaceHealth's specific hiring site is enrolled, not just the parent organization, since E-Verify enrollment can vary by facility within a large health system.
Use Migrate Mate to identify PeaceHealth's H-1B filing history
Before committing to a role, use Migrate Mate to review PeaceHealth's H-1B filing history by job title and location. This tells you which roles have a documented path beyond OPT, so you're not building your career plan around an employer with no H-1B track record.
Submit your OPT EAD start date strategically around your offer
USCIS allows you to request an OPT start date up to 90 days after your program end date. Coordinate your DSO's I-20 endorsement timing with PeaceHealth's onboarding calendar to avoid a gap between your EAD activation date and your actual first day of work.
Prepare for PeaceHealth's onboarding compliance documentation early
Large health systems run background checks, occupational health screenings, and I-9 verification simultaneously with offer acceptance. Gather your unexpired OPT EAD, passport, and any clinical credentialing documents before your offer letter arrives so onboarding doesn't stall your start date.
PeaceHealth OPT Eligibility: Frequently Asked Questions
Does PeaceHealth sponsor OPT visas?
PeaceHealth doesn't sponsor OPT itself. OPT is work authorization USCIS grants directly to F-1 students, not something an employer files. What PeaceHealth does is hire students who already hold an OPT EAD, and for STEM OPT extensions, the facility must be enrolled in E-Verify. Confirm enrollment status for your specific work location before accepting an offer.
Which roles at PeaceHealth are most likely to hire OPT students?
PeaceHealth most consistently hires OPT students into clinical informatics, laboratory and diagnostic sciences, physical and occupational therapy, and healthcare administration. Graduate-level roles tied to specific degree fields align best with OPT's work authorization requirements. Roles requiring state licensure add a credentialing step, so confirm your license is valid in the hiring state.
How do I approach the H-1B transition conversation with PeaceHealth after OPT?
Raise the H-1B question during the offer stage, not after you've started. PeaceHealth has sponsored H-1B visas across clinical and technical roles, but not every department or facility does so consistently. Use Migrate Mate to review PeaceHealth's H-1B filing history by role type and location before your interview so you can ask informed questions about the transition path.
What's the timeline for STEM OPT extension if I'm working at PeaceHealth?
You must file your STEM OPT extension application with USCIS no later than 90 days before your initial OPT EAD expires. Your DSO must update your SEVIS record before you file. USCIS recommends filing as early as possible given processing times. If filed on time, a cap-gap provision covers you while the extension is pending, so your employment authorization doesn't lapse.
How do I verify PeaceHealth's E-Verify enrollment for my specific work site?
E-Verify enrollment can differ between facilities within a large health system. Ask PeaceHealth's HR or your hiring manager directly for the E-Verify company ID number for your specific work location. Your DSO needs this information to complete the I-983 training plan for your STEM OPT extension, so collect it before your first day.
How does PeaceHealth hire OPT students?
OPT is work authorization granted directly to F-1 students after graduation — no employer petition is required. PeaceHealth can hire OPT students as soon as their EAD card is approved. STEM degree holders can extend OPT by 24 months when their employer is enrolled in E-Verify. Most companies that hire OPT students also support the transition to H-1B when the student's OPT period is ending. Check PeaceHealth's individual postings on Migrate Mate to confirm OPT acceptance per role.