Full-Time
Teacher
Posted on 9/23/2025
UW Health
5,001-10,000 employees
Academic medical center; cancer, pediatrics, transplants.
No salary listed
Rockford, IL, USA
In Person
Northern Illinois region; on-site at UW Health Kids Learning Center in Rockford, IL
 Education |
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- Associate’s Degree or sixty credit hours from an accredited college or university which must include six credit hours in courses related directly to child care/child development, from birth to age six is required.
- OR in lieu of Associate’s Degree and sixty credit hours, one year of relevant child development experience and 30 credit hours is required.
- OR Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) is required.
- DCFS clearance/Background Check of Finger Printing Network. Required
- First Aid Certification and Heart saver pediatric first aid certification within 90 days of hire. Required
- The job description provided lists qualifications and benefits but does not explicitly enumerate day-to-day job responsibilities beyond general caregiving and facility responsibilities. No explicit duties/ tasks are described in the provided text.
UW Health provides patient care, teaching, and research through a 471-bed academic medical center affiliated with the University of Wisconsin–Madison. It combines inpatient treatment and outpatient clinics with multidisciplinary teams using evidence-based care and advanced medical technologies. It differentiates itself as an academic medical center connected to UW–Madison, enabling access to clinical trials and comprehensive transplant services. Its goal is to improve patient outcomes and advance health through high-quality care, education, and research for the community and beyond.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
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Founded
1998
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Acquisition strengthens UW Health's specialty care portfolio and geographic footprint in west Madison.
- Established clinic with 1981 founding date brings credible patient relationships and clinical reputation.
- Integration into larger health system enables cross-referrals and coordinated care for complex foot conditions.
What critics are saying
- Staff turnover likely as independent practitioners resist UW Health bureaucracy and operational changes.
- Dean Health and SSM Health capture market share through lower prices and faster appointments.
- Epic Systems integration failures disrupt scheduling and records, mirroring 2025 outages costing $10M revenue.
What makes UW Health unique
- Integrates 45-year podiatry practice with established Madison patient base into UW Health network.
- Expands UW Health's foot and ankle care capabilities including orthotics and physical therapy services.
- Retains University Podiatry Associates location, staff, and operational continuity through July 1, 2026 transition.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Family Planning Benefits
Professional Development Budget
Wellness Program
Childcare Support
Flexible Work Hours
Company News
MADISON, Wis. – UW Health has acquired University Podiatry Associates, a podiatry clinic located on the west side of Madison.
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