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Chaplain

UW Health
Rockford, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 8/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/22/2026

Work Schedule:

100% FTE, full-time. Day shift. 9:00-6:30pm. 8 Hours shifts. You will work at the UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital. $10,000 sign on bonus available


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.

  • 5 years Pastoral ministry in a church setting. Preferred
  • 3 years Pastoral care as a chaplain in a hospital, hospice or other care facility. 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

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