Exercise Physiologist

SwedishAmerican Hospital; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement

Short/Long-term disability

Paternity leave

Adoption assistance

Tuition assistance

Annual wellness reimbursement

On-site day care

Career growth opportunities

Employee voice

Job summary

UW Health is hiring for an Exercise Science professional to join the northern Illinois team. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science/Physiology/Kinesiology or Health Education with an emphasis in Exercise Science, plus BLS/CPR certification.

ACSM-CEP must be obtained within 1 year of hire. Compensation includes competitive pay and a generous benefits package, with opportunities for career growth, tuition assistance, and on-site daycare options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science/Physiology/Kinesiology or Health Education with an emphasis in Exercise Science is required.
• Basic Life Support/CPR Certification is required.
• ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-CEP) within 1 year of hire is required; existing employees with other certification have 12 months to obtain.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science/Physiology/Kinesiology or Health Education with an emphasis in Exercise Science

Basic Life Support/CPR Certification

ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-CEP)

Job description

Work Schedule:

100% FTE, Monday-Friday variable hours, you will work at UW Health 9th St. Clinic 209 9th St.

Additional components of compensation may include:

• Evening, night, and weekend shift differential
• Overtime
• On-call pay

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:

• 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!
• Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
• Strong shared governance structure
• Commitment to employee voice

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science/Physiology/Kinesiology or Health Education with an emphasis in Exercise Science. Required

Work Experience

• No experience Required

Licenses & Certifications

• Basic Life Support/CPR Certification. Required
• ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-CEP) within 1 year of hire. Existing employees with certification other than ASCM-CEP will be granted 12 months to obtain from written attestation. Required

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities 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.

Job Description

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