Exercise Physiologist
- No experience required
- BLS
How this pay compares
This posting states $24.24–$35.14 an hour. Open exercise physiologist jobs in Illinois post a median of $31.63 an hour, the middle half $29.78–$32.13, across 8 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Exercise physiologists employed in Illinois earn a median of $28.91 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Exercise physiologists in Illinois: pay by town and employer
About the job
Work Schedule
100% FTE, Monday-Friday variable hours, you will work at UW Health 9th St. Clinic 209 9th St.
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
- Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science/Physiology/Kinesiology or Health Education with an emphasis in Exercise Science. Required
Work Experience
- No experience Required
Licenses & Certifications
- Basic Life Support/CPR Certification. Required
- ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-CEP) within 1 year of hire.
Existing employees with certification other than ASCM-CEP will be granted 12 months to obtain from written attestation.
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
UW Northern Illinois benefits
From UW Health's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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UW Health is the academic health system of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, with University Hospital, American Family Children's Hospital and other hospitals in Wisconsin and northern Illinois, more than 105 (source: UW Health, About Us) outpatient locations, and physicians who teach at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health. Source: UW Health, About Us
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