Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Critical Care/Emergency Medicine
Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
The North Florida South Georgia VA Healthcare System is seeking a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Critical Care/Emergency Medicine in Gainesville, Florida. This role supports quality care standards and academic hospital program growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide clinical pharmacy services in critical care and emergency settings.
- Contribute to quality care and program development.
Requirements
- Pharmacy licensure and clinical specialization.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary range: $125,585 to $163,262 per year.
Work Schedule
- Schedule details not specified.
- Call, weekend, and night requirements not specified.
Additional benefits and lifestyle details are not provided.
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Critical Care/Emergency Medicine at Department of Veterans Affairs a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Pharmacy pharmacist listings evaluated on our platform.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Pharmacy — Pharmacist Career Context
This Pharmacy position at Department of Veterans Affairs is open to pharmacist candidates.
Pharmacists are expanding beyond traditional dispensing roles into clinical consulting, medication management, and remote pharmacy services.
Compensation Analysis
Department of Veterans Affairs lists compensation for this pharmacist position at $126k to $163k annually.
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Gainesville, Florida.
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a pharmacist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.
Why This Position Stands Out
- Transparent compensation ($126k–$163k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
About WeekdayDoc
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Work-Life Balance Score
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
2mo ago
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