Exercise Specialist

HTU; Rockford (IL); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paternity leave

Tuition assistance

Wellness reimbursements

On-site daycare

Job summary

UW Health Swedish American Hospital is seeking an Exercise Science professional to join our team in Rockford. The role is full-time, Monday through Friday, with hours from 8:00am to 4:30pm, located on-site at 1401 E State St.

You will deliver exercise science programs and work closely with clinical teams to support patient wellness and outcomes. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Physiology, Kinesiology, or Health Education with an emphasis in Exercise Science and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• BLS Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exercise science-based programs and guidance.
• Support patient education and wellness initiatives at the hospital.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to promote safe exercise plans.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science, Physiology, Kinesiology, or Health Education with an emphasis in Exercise Science

BLS Certification

Job description

Your Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Working full-time (100% FTE), Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm at UW Health Swedish American Hospital, 1401 E State St.

About You

The company is looking for candidates with:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science, Physiology, Kinesiology, or Health Education with an emphasis in Exercise Science.
• BLS Certification.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay with additional components including evening, night, and weekend shift differentials, overtime, and on-call pay.
• Comprehensive benefits package including PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement plans, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, and tuition assistance.
• Annual wellness reimbursement.
• Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids.
• Tuition reimbursement for career advancement with fully funded programs available.
• Abundant career growth opportunities to support professional development.
• Strong shared governance structure and commitment to employee voice.