Respiratory Therapist-Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation

About the role

Work Schedule: 80% FTE, Day/Evening Shift, you will work at UW Health 9th St. Clinic.

Additional components of compensation may include: Evening, night, and weekend shift differential, Overtime, On-call pay.

At UW Health in northern Illinois

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance
• Annual wellness reimbursement
• Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
• Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!
• Absent career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
• A strong shared governance structure
• A commitment to employee voice

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Commission of Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) Accredited Program for Respiratory Therapy.
• Required Work Experience: 3 years experience in pulmonary related field with strong emphasis in patient education.
• Required Experience: In Exercise Prescription.
• Preferred License and Certifications: Current Registration (RRT credential) from the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Required License from the State of Illinois as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (within 90 days of passing test for new grads).
• Required Basic Life Support/CPR certification.

Benefits

• UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
• Our commitment to social impact and belonging includes:
• Equal opportunity to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.