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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. Responsibilities Verify, prepare, and dispense medications in accordance with physician orders, regulatory standards, and hospital policies Provide clinical pharmacy services including medication therapy management, drug information, and patient counseling to optimize outcomes Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the interdisciplinary rehab team to develop and adjust individualized medication plans Perform medication reconciliation on admission, transfer, and discharge to ensure accuracy and continuity of care Monitor for and help prevent adverse drug events, drug interactions, and contraindications, documenting and reporting as required Support rehabilitation goals through evidence-based recommendations tailored to complex, multi-morbid patient populations Maintain accurate records in the electronic health record and pharmacy systems, ensuring timely and clear documentation Participate in quality improvement initiatives, antimicrobial stewardship, and medication use evaluations Oversee and support pharmacy technicians in medication preparation, distribution, and inventory processes Ensure compliance with all federal and state pharmacy regulations, Joint Commission standards, and hospital policies Assist in managing formulary, medication inventory, and controlled substances, including proper storage, security, and documentation Provide education to patients, families, and staff on safe and effective medication use, side effects, and adherence strategies Required Skills Medication therapy management Pharmacology knowledge Drug utilization review IV admixture and compounding Patient counseling and education Regulatory and compliance knowledge (Joint Commission, CMS, state board) Electronic health record (EHR) systems Pyxis/automated dispensing cabinets Dose calculation and verification Medication reconciliation Aseptic technique Interdisciplinary collaboration Clinical data interpretation (labs, vitals) Vaccination administration (where permitted) Inventory and formulary management