# Respiratory Therapist-Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation

- **Company:** UW Health
- **Published:** Jul 6, 2026
- **Location:** On-site, Illinois
- **Setting:** Clinic
- **Credentials:** RRT, BLS / CPR
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## About

**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, 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** 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.

[Job Description](https://uwhealth.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?id=5680&entityid=3&p=UWH)

[UW Northern Illinois benefits](https://legacy.uwhealth.org/files-directory/position-descriptions/1-benefit-information/Total Rewards at UW Health UWNI 2.pdf)

## Benefits

- Adoption assistance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement savings plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Wellness programs

Source: https://medjoblist.com/jobs/respiratory-therapist-cardiopulmonary-rehabilitation-uw-health-fa78fc6b-89d6-4fe4-b73c-632ba81d02aa