Chaplain

Posted: Tuesday, 24 February 2026
Valid Thru: Thursday, 26 March 2026
Index Requested on: 02/24/2026 20:06:55
Indexed on: 02/24/2026 20:06:55

Location: Rockford, IL, 61101, US

Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 - Business and Financial Operations
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

SwedishAmerican Hospital is hiring!

Description:

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

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Responsibilities:

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Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

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Benefits:

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