Staff Position

Pharmacist
Lee Health
Fort Myers, FL
5x8 hrs, Days

$52-67/hour

Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
ShiftDays

Pay

46% higher than average Allied Health Professional / Pharmacist pay in Florida

Estimated pay

$52-67/hour

Benefits

Employee assistance programs
Wellness and fitness programs
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Pet insurance
Life insurance
Discount program

Qualifications

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Description

Location: HealthPark Medical Center - 9981 S HealthPark Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33908

Department:Pharmacy

Work Type:Full Time

Shift:Monday Friday, 8 AM to 4:30:00 PM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate: $51.54 - $67.01 / hour

Hiring Incentives: Up to $7,500 Relocation Incentive for eligible candidates

Where Clinical Pharmacy Meets Cardiovascular Excellence.

At Lee Health, pharmacists are clinical partners practicing at the top of their license. In this advanced role, you'll work alongside a multidisciplinary heart failure team to optimize therapy for patients with complex cardiac conditions.

Practice in a Brand-New Advanced Heart Failure Center

Join the new Advanced Heart Failure Center at the Lee Health Heart Institute, bringing next-generation cardiac care to Southwest Florida.

You'll help manage patients requiring:

Inotrope infusion therapy
LVAD and heart transplant care
Complex conditions including cardiac amyloidosis, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and cardiac sarcoidosis

This program includes:

A dedicated 27-bed Advanced Heart Failure Unit
Specialized ambulatory clinic
Remote cardiac device monitoring
Multidisciplinary transitions-of-care model

You'll collaborate with heart failure specialists, cardiology providers, nurses, and expanding support services in a highly integrated care environment.

What You'll Do:

Collaborative Practice Agreement (CPA)based medication management, including initiation, titration, and monitoring of therapy
Optimization of heart failure guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT)
Medication reconciliation and transitions-of-care support to reduce readmissions
Patient education and counseling on medications, adherence, and side-effect management
Monitoring labs, vital signs, and clinical response to therapy
Active participation in clinic visits, care coordination, and EMR documentation
Comprehensive Medication Therapy Management (MTM)
Direct collaboration with specialty pharmacy services to ensure continuity of high-cost therapies
Support with prior authorizations and medication access, helping remove barriers to care

Professional Development

Obtain Consultant Pharmacist license within 36 months
Earn HFSA Heart Failure Certification (HF-Cert) within 3 years

Why Lee Health

Team-based, collaborative culture
Cardiovascular program known for innovation and excellence
High-impact work with complex patients
Strong support for specialization and growth

Requirements

Education: PharmD required or BS Pharmacy degree with equivalent and acceptable experience from a College of Pharmacy accredited by American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP).

Experience: Five years of professionally responsible pharmacist experience required for Bachelor's degree holders. One year of recent inpatient hospital experience as staff pharmacist or pharmacy intern in a general medical/surgical hospital preferred for PharmD candidates.

Certification:BLS (American Heart Association/Basic Life Support) required (must be obtained within first 90 days of hire). ACLS (AHA) and/or PALS (AHA), depending on practice site.

License: State of Florida Department of Professional Regulation, Registered Pharmacist Licensure.

Other: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, data entry skills, analytical and basic math skills required.

US:FL:Fort Myers

Lee Health Job ID #84371. Posted job title: Pharmacist - Advanced Heart Failure Center

Employer

Lee Health

About

Lee Health is one of the largest public health systems in the U.S. and one of the largest not-for-profit public health system and Safety Net Hospital in Florida that receives no direct tax support.

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About Fort Myers, FL

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Fort Myers is slightly higher than the national average, primarily due to housing costs.
Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs are around 91°F, and winter lows are around 53°F, making it an ideal winter getaway with year-round warm weather.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Fort Myers, especially in popular tourist areas and near the beaches.

Transportation

Fort Myers is car-friendly, but public transportation options are limited.
Having a car is essential for getting around the city and exploring the surrounding areas.

Demographics

Fort Myers has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include allergies due to the local flora and fauna.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Fort Myers offers a variety of activities including exploring the winter homes of Henry Ford and Thomas Edison, visiting the Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, enjoying the beaches at Lynn Hall Memorial Park and Lover's Key State Park, and experiencing the local art, music, and sports scenes.

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