UW Health·Rockford, Illinois
Provide respiratory therapy and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation services at the UW Health 9th St. Clinic. Focus on patient education and the implementation of exercise prescriptions.
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
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. 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.
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Must be a graduate of a CoARC accredited program with at least 3 years of experience in a pulmonary-related field. Requires an Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner license and BLS/CPR certification.
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