Pharmacy Director

About the Role

Encompass Health, the nation's largest in-patient rehabilitation company, invites you to explore an opportunity as Pharmacy Director. In this critical role, you will ensure the safe and efficient provision of pharmacy services, leading a team with cutting-edge equipment and technology. Join us on a journey that advances your professional goals while providing a warm, supportive team environment.

About Us

At Encompass Health, you'll align 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.

Responsibilities

• Convey the mission of the hospital and organization to pharmacy staff, holding them accountable for performance while motivating them to enhance and develop their capabilities.
• Oversee the pharmacy department's operations, including scheduling, continuous assessment, and the implementation of process improvements to optimize department performance.
• Provide direct patient and pharmaceutical care.
• Demonstrate and maintain competence in clinical health system pharmacy practices, including antimicrobial stewardship, non-sterile and sterile drug preparation, controlled substances, hospital pharmacy accreditation, anticoagulation drug therapy management, and medication safety.
• Educate staff on pharmaceutical care and medication management, ensuring the pharmacy consistently complies with local, state, and national regulations.
• Stay current with new medications, indications, and evidence-based medicine.
• Collaborate with the Controller to prepare and manage departmental budgets for staffing, drugs, and supplies.
• Actively serve and lead various hospital committees, including Quality Assurance, Formulary, Pharmacy and Therapeutics, MEC, and Safety, as needed.
• Celebrate the achievements and victories of our dedicated employees.

Requirements

• Licensed in good standing by the State Pharmacy Board for the state where the hospital is located.
• Successful completion of a degree from an accredited pharmacy program or one recognized as substantially equivalent to a U.S. accredited program by an appropriate certifying agency.
• A minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience.
• May be required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings, and/or night shifts.
• May be required to work on religious and/or legal holidays on scheduled days/shifts.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their families.
• Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
• Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuing education.
• Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• A vibrant community of individuals passionate about the work they do.

Our Culture

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. We celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture and 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.