Pharmacist (PRN) - Inpatient Rehab Hospital

Description Exalt Health, an acute rehabilitation hospital, provides an intensive rehabilitation program and admitted patients must be able to tolerate three hours of intense rehabilitation services per day. Focused on caring for patients with complex rehabilitative needs such as stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, head trauma, medically debilitation conditions, neurological disorders, cardio-pulmonary amputations, orthopedic injuries, and multiple major traumas.

Position Summary

The Pharmacist will play a vital role in our inpatient rehabilitation hospital, ensuring the safe and effective use of medications to optimize patient outcomes. This position involves collaborating with our interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care, patient education, and drug therapy monitoring.

Essential

Duties and Responsibilities

Medication Order Verification

• Review and verify medication orders for accuracy, appropriateness, potential drug interactions, and allergies.
• Medication
• Dispensing: Prepare, compound, and dispense medications according to established protocols and physician orders.
• Patient
• Counseling and
• Education: Provide clear, understandable information to patients and their caregivers regarding medication use, potential side effects, and safe administration practices.
• Drug
• Therapy
• Monitoring: Assess patient medication regimens for safety, efficacy, and potential adverse drug reactions. Collaborate with physicians to recommend adjustments or alternatives as needed.
• Clinical
• Support: Participate in multidisciplinary patient care rounds, providing medication-related expertise and recommendations to the healthcare team.
• Inventory
• Management: Maintain appropriate drug inventory levels, ensuring the timely ordering of medications and supplies while overseeing the proper storage and disposal of pharmaceuticals.
• Regulatory
• Compliance: Adhere to all federal, state, and local regulations governing pharmacy practice, including controlled substance management and documentation.
• Continuous
• Education: Remain updated on the latest advancements in pharmacology and therapeutics through participation in professional development activities.