PICU Clinical Pharmacist (Residency-Trained)

Are you a highly skilled and compassionate Clinical Pharmacist with a passion for pediatric critical care? Do you thrive in a dynamic, high-stakes environment where your expertise directly saves and improves young lives?

Our esteemed client, a nationally recognized leader in pediatric healthcare, is seeking a Residency-Trained Clinical Pharmacist to join their elite Pharmacy team. This pivotal role supports a state-of-the-art 32-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), offering an unparalleled opportunity to advance patient care and contribute to groundbreaking medical outcomes.

Join a Beacon of Pediatric Excellence:

Be part of an institution whose unwavering commitment to high-quality, personalized care for young patients and their families consistently earns top accolades. Our client is proudly recognized in the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Reports Best Children's Hospital rankings, a testament to their relentless pursuit of excellence in patient outcomes and innovation.

Their national and regional distinctions include:

• No. 5 Best Children's Hospital in Texas
• No. 6 Best Children's Hospital in the Southwest Region
• Ranked in the Top 35 Nationally across multiple specialties, including:
  • Cardiology and Heart Surgery #19
  • Neonatology #32
  • Gastroenterology and GI Surgery #29
  • Neurology and Neurosurgery #30

Your Impactful Role:

As the PICU Clinical Pharmacist, you will be an indispensable member of the interdisciplinary care team, directly influencing the pharmacotherapeutic management of critically ill pediatric patients. You will develop, implement, and monitor advanced clinical pharmacy programs designed to optimize patient outcomes, ensure medication safety, and promote cost-effective care.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Specialized Clinical Services: Provide expert pharmaceutical care and specialized clinical services directly to PICU patients, collaborating closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Proactively participate in daily interdisciplinary rounds, offering critical insights on drug utilization, patient-specific medication regimens, and contributing to comprehensive care plans.
• Strategic Drug Management: Partner with medical staff to implement advanced drug utilization and cost containment strategies, ensuring optimal resource allocation without compromising patient care.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Assist in guiding and supervising department employee activities, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the pharmacy team.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to clinical program development and quality improvement initiatives that enhance medication management and patient safety in the PICU.

Schedule & Commitment:

• This is a full-time, day shift position: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
• Dynamic Environment: Flexibility is a key aspect of this role, required for participation in interdisciplinary rounds and essential meetings that extend beyond standard hours.

What You'll Bring (Qualifications):

• Education: Doctorate of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree.
• Licensure: Active Pharmacist Licensure in the State of Texas.
• Certification: Pharmacy Sterile Product certification (in-house program or accredited).
• Experience:
  • Residency Trained: Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 pharmacy practice residency OR
  • Equivalent Experience: PGY1 Residency combined with 3 years of direct experience in a PICU setting.
• Preferred: PGY2 Residency Training in Pediatrics.

Required Skills & Attributes:

• Exceptional ability to foster teamwork, cultivate strong professional relationships, and effectively lead or facilitate work groups.
• A strong customer service orientation, paired with outstanding communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Proficient knowledge of pharmacy and hospital computer systems, including advanced computer-assisted devices.
• Familiarity with the complex healthcare reimbursement environment.
• Unwavering commitment to core values: innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, and compassion.
• A deep-seated ability to integrate a patient-centric culture into every interaction, driving positive health outcomes through results-driven care.

If you are a highly motivated Clinical Pharmacist ready to make a significant and lasting impact in a leading pediatric intensive care unit, where your expertise is truly valued, we encourage you to apply! Join our client in shaping the future of pediatric critical care.