Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Infectious Diseases
John Peter Smith Hospital
JPS Health Network – Inpatient Pharmacy
1500 South Main Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76104
About JPS Hospital:
John Peter Smith Hospital (JPS) is a 600-bed, acute-care hospital that serves as the largest teaching hospital in Fort Worth, Texas. As a major employer in Tarrant County, JPS has been recognized for many years asa teaching hospitalwhich offers medical residencies in family practice, orthopedic surgery, psychiatry, podiatry, emergency medicine and obstetrics and gynecology. The hospital is also recognized as an indispensable health care resource as well as the only Level I trauma center in Fort Worth. The pace is stimulating, filled with a wealth of challenging experiences that are rewarding. One of the greatest attributes of JPS is that everyone on the healthcare team is equally important. http://www.jpshealthnet.org/
Position Summary:
Under the general supervision of the Clinical Manager, the Infectious Diseases pharmacist will work with other clinicians to ensure that exemplary interdisciplinary patient care is provided.
Specific responsibilities include:
· Formalizing Antimicrobial Stewardship Program and improving upon existing practices
· Providing ongoing education and serving as a clinical resource to pharmacists and medical staff
· Rounding with Infectious Diseases consult service
· Participating in Infection Control and P&T committees
· Developing and evaluating protocols/pathways, conducting MUEs, participating in pharmacy-based research, assisting in maintaining anti-infective formulary
· Precepting students and medical residents
· Contributing to the total body of knowledge in pharmacy practice through publications in professional journals &/or presentations at professional meetings
Requirements:
· Graduate of an accredited college of pharmacy
· Completion of a PGY1 ASHP Accredited Residency
· Completed PGY2 Residency/Fellowship in Infectious Diseases OR at least two years of acute hospital experience in infectious diseases or management of an antimicrobial stewardship program
· Pharmacist licensure in the state of Texas
Contact Information – Please send CV to:
Christy Johnson, Pharm.D., BCPS
Pharmacy Clinical Manager
817-702-1450