Pulmonary Rehab Specialist
Rockford-IL-61101-United States
Pay Range: $27.20 - $39.44 / hour
Additional components of compensation may include:
- Evening, night, and weekend shift differential
- Overtime
- On-call pay
Per Diem Staff will not be eligible to participate in any associate benefit plans sponsored by the Health System.
Paid Time Off: UW Health complies with The Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers (PLAW) Act, which requires Illinois employers to provide employees with one hour of VAC PLAW time for every 40 hours worked.
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
• Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
• Strong shared governance structure
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provides education and rehabilitation services to patients and their families in the cardiopulmonary rehabilitation setting, focusing primarily on patients with pulmonary disease.
EDUCATION/TRAINING:
Associates degree from a respiratory care program.
At least three years’ experience in pulmonary related field with strong emphasis in patient education. Experience in exercise prescription helpful.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
Current licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in the State of Illinois.
Basic Life Support certification required.
EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Successful completion of annual clinical, age and job specific competencies and skill verification tools required. Good interpersonal skills and ability to deal with all levels within the organization and community under varied conditions. Excellent verbal, written, organizational and critical decision-making skills required.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in 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. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.

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