Description

Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital, part of Encompass Health, is seeking a Pharmacist to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team. In this role, you will ensure safe, effective medication therapy, collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and therapists, and provide patient education on medication use. You’ll verify orders, manage drug distribution, monitor for interactions, and support quality and regulatory standards. Our culture values integrity, innovation, compassion, and teamwork, offering a dynamic environment focused on clinical excellence, professional growth, and exceptional patient outcomes.
Review, verify, and dispense medications in accordance with physician orders, hospital policies, and regulatory standards.
Provide clinical pharmacy services including medication therapy management, pharmacokinetic dosing, and drug regimen review for rehabilitation patients.
Perform thorough medication reconciliation on admission, transfer, and discharge to ensure safety and continuity of care.
Educate patients, families, and caregivers on medication use, side effects, and adherence strategies tailored to rehabilitation needs.
Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, therapists, and case managers as part of the interdisciplinary team to optimize therapeutic outcomes.
Monitor for and help prevent adverse drug events, drug interactions, and contraindications, documenting and reporting as required.
Support safe preparation and verification of IV and other high-risk medications, following established protocols and standards.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, medication use evaluations, and implementation of evidence-based best practices.
Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record and support compliance with TJC, CMS, and state board of pharmacy regulations.
Contribute to formulary management, inventory oversight, and cost-effective medication use within the rehabilitation hospital.
Provide clinical guidance and drug information to healthcare team members, staying current with emerging therapies and best practices.
Precept or mentor new staff or students as appropriate, fostering a culture of learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Medication therapy management
Sterile and non-sterile compounding
Pharmacokinetics and dosing adjustment
Medication reconciliation
Reviewing and interpreting physician orders
Clinical decision support systems (CDSS) use
Electronic health record (EHR) documentation
IV preparation and verification
Regulatory compliance (TJC, CMS)
Adverse drug event identification and reporting
Vaccination and immunization administration
Patient and family medication counseling
Interdisciplinary care coordination
Formulary and inventory management
Drug information research and literature review
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401k
Active, unrestricted PharmD or BS Pharmacy license in the state of employment
Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residency preferred or equivalent clinical experience
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or ability to obtain within designated timeframe
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred, depending on patient population
Immunization certification where applicable by state law
Previous hospital, rehabilitation, or acute care pharmacy experience preferred