Encompass Health·Altoona, Pennsylvania
The Pharmacist will oversee daily pharmacy operations to meet patient expectations while contributing to the development of pharmacy-specific policies and procedures in compliance with regulatory standards. Responsibilities also include active participation in the interdisciplinary team and ensuring accurate interpretation, compounding, and dispensing of medication.
Pharmacist Career Opportunity (Pool) Valued for your Expertise as a Pharmacist Are you a dedicated and skilled pharmacist seeking a career that aligns with your values?
Encompass Health, the nation's leading provider of in-patient rehabilitation, welcomes committed and skilled pharmacists seeking meaningful careers close to home and heart.
As a Pharmacist, you'll ensure safe medication use, positively impacting patient well-being.
Your expertise contributes directly to community health while offering opportunities to shape policies, develop clinical services, and integrate medication management into rehabilitative care.
Join a team valuing professional growth, where your role involves making crucial management decisions and recommendations, exercising independent judgment.
If you're passionate about leveraging pharmaceutical knowledge for positive impacts and professional fulfillment, explore this exciting opportunity with us.
A Glimpse into Our World At Encompass Health, you'll experience the difference the moment you become a part of our team.
Working with us means aligning with a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader.
We take pride in the growth opportunities we offer and how our team unites for the greater good of our patients.
Our achievements include being named one of the "World’s Most Admired Companies" and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, among other accolades, which is nothing short of amazing.
Become the Pharmacist you always wanted to be Overseeing daily pharmacy operations to meet customer and patient expectations.
Contributing to the development of pharmacy-specific policies and procedures in compliance with Joint Commission and other regulatory agency regulations.
Active participation in the interdisciplinary team, leveraging critical information for positive patient outcomes.
Accurate interpretation, compounding, and dispensing of medication in adherence to legal and professional pharmacy standards.
State pharmacy board licensure in good standing, for the state in which the hospital is located. Completion of a degree from an accredited pharmacy program or equivalent. 1 year of supervisory experience preferred. The Encompass Health Way We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what's right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing! At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification. We're eagerly looking forward to meeting you, and we genuinely mean that. Join us on this remarkable journey!
Candidates must possess state pharmacy board licensure in good standing for the hospital's location and have completed a degree from an accredited pharmacy program or its equivalent. One year of supervisory experience is preferred.
Market context
Hospital pharmacist roles in Pennsylvania are typically driven by ongoing needs in inpatient medication management, order verification, and clinical support. These positions are competitive because employers usually want current state licensure, an accredited pharmacy degree, and may prefer supervisory experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your Pennsylvania licensure status and prepare examples of hospital-based workflow or leadership experience before applying.
