Pharmacist - Per Diem

PharmacistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$68.00 per hour

The week · per this posting

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

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Job Description

Hospital Name: Ochsner Rehabilitation HospitalJoint venture/Partnership/Affiliation with Select MedicalPosition: PharmacistLocation: New Orleans, LASchedule: Per Diem / PRN As NeededCompensation: $68.00 per hour

Our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.

Why Join Us

Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.

Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities

Foster Well-being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.

Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

Responsibilities

As the Pharmacist, you will be responsible for having a working knowledge of all areas of pharmaceutical services including drug distribution systems, central operations and IV admixture.

  • Providing clinical support of the hospital pharmacy function in a fast paced environment.
  • Maintaining adequate drug supplies at the pharmacy at all times.
  • Correctly informing and instructing patients on any drugs to be used after they are discharged.
  • Developing and participating in new employee training and education programs.
  • Participating in patient drug therapy monitoring.
  • Promoting an environment of continuous quality improvement.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires successful completion of all educational requirements as mandated for state licensure.
  • Current State licensure required.
  • BLS if required by State.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Pharm D or BS Pharm plus advanced degree or completion of hospital pharmacy residency.
  • Additional Data
  • Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disabled/Veterans

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Pharmacy operationsPatient instruction

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% are remote, 48% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Louisiana is 88.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$141k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $160k in an average-cost state. 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Pharmacist Jobs

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Salary Distribution31 jobs · 28 employers

15
<$175k
10
$175k-190k
2
$190k-205k
4
$205k-220k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs

401k / retirement match
93% this job
Sign-on bonus
36%
Relocation assistance
7%
Loan repayment
4%
CME allowance
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Below most Pharmacy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,244 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Jefferson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$292k
Typical market rent
$1,578/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.6
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Ochsner Rehabilitation Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Jefferson, Louisiana
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) eligible after 1,000 hours
Extensive orientation program
Opportunity for advancement to full-time