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Per Diem Pharmacist - Sunnyview Hospital

PharmacistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$52-$70.72/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Posted 32m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Employment Type: Part time

Shift: Rotating Shift

Description

  • Sunnyview Rehabilitative Hospital
  • Per Diem Pharmacist

The Pharmacist

  • Manages daily medication needs of all patients within Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital
  • Evaluates, recommends and monitors medication related therapy
  • Recommends and evaluates criteria for and performs medication use evaluations with the intent of determining the therapeutic role of medications with the St. Peter’s Health Partners Continuum
  • Utilizes components of the evaluations to improve quality medication therapy and reduce health care costs

In Addition, the Pharmacist

  • Participates in St. Peter’s Department of Pharmacy Quality Improvement Program and special projects
  • Provides education by disseminating information to patients and health care providers regarding the safe, effective and economical use of medications
  • Acts as a mentor to pharmacy staff.

Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital Expectations

Active bedside patient care with patient, family/nurse/physician interaction on all units,

Admission, transition of care and discharge medication reconciliation,

Medication order review and entry,

Select/recommend therapeutic regimens,

Provision of drug information,

  • Precept APPE students
  • Conduct projects in patient care improvement and medication use evaluations
  • Others as assigned

Pay Range: $52.00- $70.72

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Key Responsibilities

The pharmacist manages daily medication needs for patients, including medication reconciliation, order review, and therapeutic monitoring. They also provide drug information, educate patients and staff, and participate in quality improvement projects.

Requirements

The role requires active bedside patient care and interaction with healthcare teams at the hospital. Candidates are expected to perform medication use evaluations and mentor pharmacy staff.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Medication therapy managementMentoringClinical pharmacyTherapeutic regimen selectionPatient educationMedication use evaluation

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 57% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$128k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $118k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Pharmacy jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$108k–$147kPharmacy median $149k (middle half $135k–$179k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$118k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pharmacy listings in New York379 active10,117 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 28% remote · 57% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York Pharmacist listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus · 19% offer loan repayment391 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pharmacy listings3,763 in the last 30 days3,073 the 30 days before (+22%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Pharmacy pay trend+3.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Pharmacist Jobs

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Salary Distribution

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8
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3
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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CME allowance
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Pharmacy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,003 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Schenectady

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$312k
Typical market rent
$1,517/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.6
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.