As part of the BayCare Health System in the Tampa Bay area, St. Joseph’s Hospital North is a 216 bed community hospital located in Lutz, Florida. The PGY1 residency program is designed to build on Doctor of Pharmacy education and outcomes to develop pharmacist practitioners with knowledge, skills, and abilities as defined in the educational competency areas, goals, and objectives. Residents will be skilled in diverse patient care, practice management, leadership, and education, and be prepared to provide patient care, seek board certification in pharmacotherapy (ie. BCPS) and pursue advanced education and training opportunities including PGY2 residencies.
Required Learning Experiences
Internal Medicine
Critical Care
Emergency Medicine
Antimicrobial Stewardship
Practice Management
Administration
Teaching
Elective Learning Experiences
Cardiology
Glycemic Management
Oncology
Pediatrics
Preceptorship
Psychiatry
Transitions of Care
Others as per resident interest
Program Summary:
The residents will function as an integral part of the department’s patient care services. These responsibilities include the provision of pharmaceutical care, patient education, collaboration with preceptors in the education of pharmacy students, medication safety initiatives, and operational activities. The residents are expected to complete various projects throughout the year including, but not limited to, a research project to be presented at the Florida Residency Conference and a poster presentation at the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting.
Program Benefits:
Competitive Salary
Medical Plans with prescription drug coverage
Dental and Vision Plans
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Opportunity to Contribute Pre-tax Dollars to a 401 (k) Plan
Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
Professional Travel Reimbursement
Team Member Services. Team members receive a discounted rate on a variety of events, programs, and tickets to area attractions.
Requirements for Acceptance:
Online application through PhORCAS
Letter of intent
Current Curriculum Vitae
Three letters of recommendation
Official transcript from all colleges of pharmacy attended (GPA >3.2 required)
Possession of a PharmD degree from an ACPE-accredited college of pharmacy
Active Florida pharmacist license within 90 days of residency start