<p>A Clinical Pharmacist opportunity is open at an acute care facility in Fort Walton Beach, Florida — a Gulf Coast destination that combines a strong clinical environment with one of the most desirable lifestyle settings in the Southeast. This is a day-shift position offering a competitive hourly rate and a straightforward path to credentialing for candidates with hospital pharmacy experience or a completed PGY1 residency.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive pay rate: $52–$64 per hour</li> <li>Day-shift schedule — no overnight hours</li> <li>Contract/temporary employment type with immediate start availability</li> <li>Position open to both experienced hospital pharmacists and new PGY1 completers</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Acute care hospital setting with inpatient pharmacy services</li> <li>Day-shift coverage — structured, predictable hours within a hospital pharmacy department</li> <li>Clinical pharmacist role encompassing the full scope of acute care pharmacy practice</li> <li>Collaborative inpatient environment serving a regional Gulf Coast patient population</li> <li>Immediate opening — expedited credentialing and onboarding process</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>B.S. in Pharmacy or PharmD from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy required</li> <li>Active Pharmacist license in good standing with the Florida State Board of Pharmacy required (or eligibility to obtain)</li> <li>Minimum one year of hospital pharmacy experience preferred; candidates with PGY1 residency completion also considered</li> <li>Criminal background check required as a condition of employment per Florida state law</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Fort Walton Beach sits along Florida's Emerald Coast in the Florida Panhandle, offering world-class white-sand beaches, warm Gulf waters, and a relaxed coastal lifestyle at a cost of living well below that of South Florida. The area is home to excellent schools, a strong military community anchored by Eglin Air Force Base, and easy access to Destin and Pensacola for dining, shopping, and entertainment. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy year-round fishing, boating, and water sports, making this one of the most sought-after relocation destinations in the region.</p>