Pharmacist - Per Diem/PRN
Listed compensation
$63.00 hourly
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Job Description
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation
- Position: PharmacistLocation: 201 Pleasant Hill Road, Chester NJ 07930Schedule: Per Diem (PRN), Weekeday shifts 8A-4P / 12P-8P; Weekend shifts 9A-5P
- (Includes Weekday & Weekend Shifts)
- Compensation: $63.00 hourly + Shift Differential
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.
We Support Your Career Growth and Personal Well-being
Start Strong: Orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan (Part-Time or Per Diem, are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year)
Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication, which could lead to potential full-time opportunities.
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 Requirements
- Current state licensure as a Pharmacist required
Preferred Qualifications
- One or more years of experience in hospital pharmacy preferred
- Per Diem Requirement: Must be available to work Six (6) shifts per Six (6) week schedule; Three (3) must be on the Weekend (Saturday's or Sunday's).
- Additional Data
- Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Pharmacist Career Context
Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 50% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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