Clinical Pharmacotherapy Leader: Antimicrobial Stewardship

Location: New York

Job Description

NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital at NYU Langone Health is one of the nation's leading orthopedic and rheumatologic, specialty hospitals dedicated to the prevention and treatment of musculoskeletal diseases. The hospital provides some of the most advanced orthopedic programs in the region for musculoskeletal disorders and the largest pediatric orthopedic program in New York City. The hospital is consistently ranked among the leading orthopedic centers nationwide by U.S. News and World Report.

Our expert physicians combine extensive experience and research with the latest technology for bone and joint problems that affect patient's ability to function. We specialize in the following areas:
Orthopedic Surgery, Rheumatology, Neurology, and Radiology. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Clinical Pharmacotherapy Specialist.

In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for developing and maintaining a high-level of practice in the areas of antimicrobial stewardship and internal medicine. Works under minimal supervision to troubleshoot challenges related to the delivery of patient care, clinical pharmacy program management, and staff supervision. The individual will be responsible for developing, implementing, and sustaining clinical pharmacotherapy programs.

Job Responsibilities:

• To fulfill the core values and mission of NYU Langone Medical Center and incorporate them into the performance of duties.
• Maintains professional competency and certification.
• Identifies and provides expertise for Medication Use Evaluations.
• Responsible for Pharmacy Resident preceptorship;
  Pharmacy student mentoring; and scholarly activity.
• Hospital committee involvement, as identified and assigned by the Director of Pharmacy.
• Clinical intervention, adverse drug reaction, and medication error documentation and reporting.
• Develops and implements clinical practice guidelines that will enhance pharmaceutical care and medication safety.
• Evaluates and reports measures of patient encounter productivity and identifies methods to enhance efficiency of such encounters.
• Identifies and develops policies and procedures that optimize pharmacy operations while meeting accreditation standards and applicable regulations.
• Contribute to the professional development of staff, including Pharmacists and Clinical Pharmacists.
• Provide oversight for quality assurance of clinical pharmacy programs to improve quality of care.
• Develop and maintain a high-level of clinical pharmacy practice. Participate in multidisciplinary, bedside rounds. Provide pharmacotherapeutic, pharmacokinetic, and pharmacoeconomic consultation. Medical response team, airway, stroke and acute coronary syndrome pager response. Patient admission histories. Transitions of care involvement. Patient and caregiver medication counseling. Participate in educational initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy. New York State Pharmacist Licensure. PGYI pharmacy residency training. PGY2 pharmacy residency training or equivalent salaried professorship at a school of pharmacy. Board certification in Pharmacotherapy or other specialty is required within 18 months of hire. Self-motivation, good communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support.

Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

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