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Chaplain

UW Health
tuition assistance, tuition reimbursement
United States, Illinois, Rockford
1401 East State Street (Show on map)
Feb 24, 2026
Work Schedule: 100% FTE, full-time. Day shift. You will work at the UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital. 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 Master's degree in Theology, Divinity, Spirituality, Religious Studies, Pastoral Counseling, or a related field of ministry from a school accredited by a member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Required Must have completed at least one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education. Required Completed four units of Clinical Pastoral Education in a hospital setting. Preferred Work Experience No minimum experience required. Required 1 year of experience in Labor and Delivery, Mother Baby, and Women's Services. Preferred Endorsement or appropriate recognition of ministry by the governing body of the Chaplain's denomination/faith group Preferred 3 years of successful post graduate pastoral care, preferably as a chaplain in a healthcare setting Preferred Licenses & Certifications Licensed or ordained chaplain, and in good standing with their faith tradition. Required Membership (or eligibility for membership in) the Association of Professional Chaplains or the National Association of Catholic Chaplains. Preferred APC Board Certification. Preferred 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 UW Northern Illinois benefits