linical Pharmacist – Acute Care/Inpatient (Float)

About the role

For pharmacists who thrive on variety, clinical complexity, and being a trusted resource wherever patients need you most, this role offers a uniquely dynamic way to practice inpatient pharmacy at the highest level. A Career Defining Opportunity in Academic Acute Care: acute care pharmacy demands adaptability, sound clinical judgment, and the ability to make meaningful contributions across diverse patient populations. At UVA Health, Float Clinical Pharmacists are not “fill‑ins.” They are highly skilled clinicians who bring consistency, safety, and expertise to multiple inpatient practice areas within a nationally recognized academic medical center. This role is ideal for pharmacists who enjoy breadth of practice, continuous learning, and the professional satisfaction that comes from supporting teams and patients across the continuum of inpatient care.

This float position is strategically important to maintaining high‑quality pharmacy coverage across inpatient services, ensuring patients and care teams have access to expert clinical pharmacy support at all times. UVA Health is a premier public academic health system known for excellence in patient care, research, and education. Pharmacists here practice as essential members of interdisciplinary teams and are supported by a strong departmental culture that values clinical judgment, professional development, and collaboration. UVA Health is a world‑class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a Level I Trauma Center. The 2023‑2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. UVA Health is one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s is named by 2023‑2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. The health system’s footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond. Charlottesville consistently attracts healthcare professionals seeking balance between meaningful work and quality of life. Nestled near the Blue Ridge Mountains, the area offers abundant outdoor recreation, a vibrant local food and wine scene, and a welcoming sense of community. The city blends the cultural and intellectual energy of a university town with a relaxed, family‑friendly atmosphere, providing clinicians the space to recharge outside of work while remaining connected to a mission‑driven academic health system.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical pharmacy services across a variety of acute care and inpatient practice areas based on operational and patient care