Description
Clinical Pharmacist - Internal Medicine / Surgery / Neurology Charlottesville, VA
Full Time
Join UVA Health – Where Your Expertise Shapes the Future of Patient Care
At UVA Health, pharmacists are more than medication experts—they’re vital clinical partners. Join a nationally ranked academic medical center where your voice matters, your growth is supported, and your impact is felt across Virginia and beyond. We offer competitive compensation, a robust clinical ladder, and a collaborative culture that values innovation, education, and mutual respect.
Clinical Pharmacist Opportunities – Surgery, Neurology, Internal Medicine
We’re hiring pharmacists to join our specialized teams in surgery, neurology, and internal medicine. Each area offers distinct clinical challenges and opportunities for professional growth.
Surgery Pharmacist
- Optimize perioperative medication therapy
- Collaborate with surgical teams on pain management, antimicrobial stewardship, and transitions of care
- Fast-paced, acute care setting with rapid decision-making
Neurology Pharmacist
- Manage complex regimens for epilepsy, MS, Parkinson’s, and stroke
- Support access to specialty medications and patient adherence
- Chronic care focus with high-impact clinical interventions
Internal Medicine Pharmacist
- Provide broad-spectrum care across general medicine units
- Manage therapies for heart failure, COPD, renal disease, and infections
- Diverse patient population and strong teaching and research opportunities
What You’ll Do
- Deliver direct patient care through medication management
- Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and clinical decision-making
- Educate patients and providers on pharmacotherapy
- Contribute to quality improvement and protocol development
Why UVA Health?
- Career advancement through our pharmacist clinical ladder
- Comprehensive benefits and relocation assistance
- Opportunities to teach, mentor, and lead
- Culture of respect, collaboration, and continuous learning
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and become part of UVA Health’s legacy of excellence.
- Provide clinical pharmaceutical care to patients.
- Enhance the quality of delivery of care.
- Demonstrate proficiency in pharmacy distributive services.
- Support the educational and professional development of the pharmacy department.
- Engage in professional self-development.
In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
Minimum Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s in pharmacy or PharmD degree required.
- Experience: PGY-1 residency required or equivalent hospital experience (three years). PGY-2 residency is preferred for specialty areas.
- Licensure: Commonwealth of Virginia State Board of Pharmacy license required. American Heart Association Health Care Provider BLS certification required.
Apply online: https://careers.uvahealth.org/us/en/job/R0074689/
Physical Demands
Job requires sitting for prolonged periods; repetitive motion: typing. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills; attention to detail and ability to write legibly; ability to lift, push, or pull less than 20 pounds. May be exposed to fumes, chemicals, blood and body fluids, and infectious disease.
Position compensation range: $55.67–$89.07 hourly
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off, long-term and short-term disability, retirement savings
- Health saving plans and flexible spending accounts
- Certification and education support
- Generous paid time off
UVA Health is a world-class Magnet-recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. The 2023–2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in five adult specialties and 14 conditions and procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute-designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s is named by the 2023–2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children’s hospital in Virginia, with nine specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses three community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, northern Virginia, and beyond.
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
