Director of Pharmacy

This position will oversee all pharmacy functions for Centra Rehabilitation Hospital, a 50-bed facility opening in summer of 2026.

Schedule: Full Time, Days

Your experience matters

Centra Health Rehabilitation Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. By joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Come join us in our journey of opening a brand-new hospital!

More about our team

Centra Health Rehabilitation Hospital is a brand-new 50 bed inpatient rehabilitation facility opening in 2026. We will offer high-quality, compassionate care for a wide variety of patients in need. Our teams provide evidence-based, transformational care for a broad range of injuries and illnesses in a compassionate, comfortable environment.

How you'll contribute 

A Director of Pharmacy who excels in this role:

• Demonstrates administrative responsibilities related to daily operations management. 

• Develops goals, objectives, policies and procedures for departmental operation 

• Works to improve services provided and assure compliance with regulatory requirements 

• Keeps leadership informed of operational activities, needs and problems. 

• Drives installation and implementation of new services, procedures and pharmacy automation products. 

• Fosters teamwork throughout the organization. 

• Develops and executes Performance Improvement Programs involving pharmacy operations. 

• Demonstrates skills in measuring, assessing, and improving organizational performance. 

• Encourages professional development of departmental personnel through in-service education and external education 

• Manages the pharmacy team including hiring, training, scheduling, resolving performance issues, coaching and mentoring. 

• Reviews and approves Technician and Pharmacists schedules prior to distribution to staff.  

• Meets regularly with pharmacy staff regarding pharmacy operations. 

  Other duties as assigned.

   

Why join us 

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: 

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Brand new facility: Brand new hospital, built from the ground up, with cutting edge equipment and technology!

What we're looking for

Applicants should possess the following qualifications and skills:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy with Pharmacist degree. Pharm.D. preferred.
• MBA/MS or equivalent education/experience preferred
• License: Current State Certification/Licensure as required by state.
•  Minimum three years' experience in hospital pharmacy is desirable.
• Additional Requirements: CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) preferred. May be required to work flexible hours and overtime.

About Us 
Centra Health Rehabilitation Hospital is a 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital committed to offering exceptional care to the Lynchburg community. We are part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. 

EEOC Statement

Centra Health Rehabilitation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Centra Health Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.