Pharmacist - Per Diem

PharmacistIncludes callPer Diem

Compensation

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Job Description

  • Position: Pharmacist
  • Location: Select Specialty Hospital - Des Moines
  • Schedule: Per Diem

Select Specialty Hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and Pharmacists play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent care every step of the way.

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.

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

Patient instructionPharmacy operations

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 52% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Pharmacy jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPharmacy median $149k (middle half $138k–$149k)84 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingIowa index 87.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pharmacy listings in Iowa146 active10,139 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 38% remote · 52% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Pharmacist Jobs

31 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution23 jobs

5
<$155k
9
$155k-170k
5
$170k-185k
2
$185k-200k
2
$200k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs

401k / retirement match
95% this job
Sign-on bonus
23%
Loan repayment
9%
Relocation assistance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Clinical Pharmacist - Santa Clarita Pharmacy - Full Time 10 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)

Keck Medicine of USC · Los Angeles, California

$64-$105.6/hr
#2

Pharmacist (Full-Time, Day Shift)

Adventist Health · Hanford, California

$75.03-$102.91/hr
#3

Clinical Pharmacist (Formulary & Quality)

$108k-$199k
#4

Clinical Pharmacist Specialist (Adult ICU)- Full-Time Rotate

$159k-$185k
+ 29 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,140 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
Select Specialty Hospital - Des Moines logo

About Select Specialty Hospital - Des Moines

Medical Practices
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Benefits & Perks

401k (after 1,000 hours)
Extensive Orientation Program
Opportunity for Advancement

Living in Des Moines

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$227k
Typical market rent
$1,126/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.7
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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