Description
Pediatric Clinical Pharmacist - Acute Care
Empower pediatric care through clinical excellence. This is a unique opportunity to practice at the top of your license while supporting highly specialized pediatric populations, including Hematology and Oncology, within a nationally recognized academic health system.
If you're passionate about complex pediatric pharmacotherapy and want to build both depth in subspecialty care and breadth across diverse pediatric services, this role offers a dynamic and highly rewarding clinical environment. You will serve as a key contributor to interdisciplinary care while advancing medication safety and outcomes for children across the continuum.
The Role
As a Pediatric Clinical Pharmacist in acute care, you will play an integral role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based pharmacotherapy within a fast-paced pediatric environment. You will collaborate directly with multidisciplinary teams, contributing to clinical decision-making across a wide range of complex cases.
Your practice will span a broad and engaging scope, including structured rotations and specialized pediatric services. On a typical day, you will:
Deliver expert clinical pharmacy support across a 126-bed pediatric enterprise, primarily on the day shift
Actively participate in interdisciplinary rounds, providing real-time pharmacotherapy recommendations, dosing optimization, and monitoring strategies
Rotate through key practice areas, including:
Inpatient Hematology/Oncology, and GI
General Pediatrics, including Endocrine, Renal, Cardiac, and Solid Organ Transplant (liver, kidney, heart) populations
Ambulatory Infusion Center
Optional rotations in Ambulatory Hematology/Oncology and Rheumatology
General Pediatrics, including Endocrine, Renal, Cardiac, and Solid Organ Transplant (liver, kidney, heart) populations
Ambulatory Infusion Center
Optional rotations in Ambulatory Hematology/Oncology and Rheumatology
Provide weekend clinical coverage every fourth weekend, rotating between day and evening shifts
Evaluate complex patient cases by synthesizing clinical data to identify and resolve medication-related problems
Beyond direct patient care, you will contribute to broader pharmacy and health system initiatives:
Participate in order optimization within the electronic medical record to enhance safety and efficiency
Advance patient safety initiatives and medication stewardship efforts
Partner closely with medical teams to support safe and seamless transitions of care
Engage in the academic mission by supporting education for residents, students, and trainees
This role offers a compelling combination of clinical depth, interdisciplinary collaboration, and system-level impact, making each day both challenging and meaningful.
Why UVA Health
UVA Health provides an environment where pediatric clinical pharmacists are empowered as essential members of the care team, with meaningful influence on patient outcomes and care delivery.
Nationally Recognized Pediatric Excellence
Practice within UVA Health Children’s, consistently ranked the#1 Children’s Hospital in Virginia, offering advanced services including PICU, NICU, and transplant care
Academic Medical Center Advantage
Work in a leading academic health system where research, teaching, and clinical innovation intersect, with opportunities to precept and mentor learners at multiple levels
Advanced Pharmacy Practice Model
Join a highly integrated pharmacy department delivering care across acute, ambulatory, infusion, and specialty settings, with strong collaboration and growing clinical autonomy
Specialized Pediatric Exposure
Develop expertise in Hematology and Oncology while maintaining broad competency across diverse pediatric subspecialties, including transplant and complex chronic conditions
Impact Beyond the Bedside
Contribute to EMR optimization, medication safety, and transition-of-care initiatives, shaping best practices across the health system
Growth, Innovation, and Expansion
Be part of a rapidly evolving organization with expanding clinical services and a commitment to advancing pediatric care delivery
Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.
Why People Love Living in Charlottesville
Charlottesville offers an exceptional quality of life that complements the demands and rewards of clinical practice. Nestled at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the region provides easy access to hiking, outdoor recreation, and nationally recognized wineries, while maintaining the vibrancy of a university town. With a thriving food scene, rich cultural offerings, and a strong sense of community, Charlottesville strikes a rare balance between professional opportunity and personal fulfillment. It is an ideal destination for healthcare professionals seeking a supportive environment to grow their careers while enjoying a high quality of life.
Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Bachelor's in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. from an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy required.
Experience: No experience required. PGY-1 residency or equivalent clinical experience preferred.
Licensure: Virginia State Board of Pharmacy License or within 60 days of hire. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.
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/pull less than 20lbs. May be exposed to fumes, chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.
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
