Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacotherapy Specialist

Responsibilities

• Act as an antimicrobial stewardship resource for internal and external healthcare professionals
• Collaborate with interprofessional teams, including Infectious Disease, Microbiology, and Infection Prevention & Control
• Lead antimicrobial stewardship patient care rounds and provide audit and feedback to clinical teams
• Develop, implement, and evaluate evidence-based best practice empiric treatment algorithm guidelines
• Provide teaching on antimicrobial pharmacotherapy to medical, pharmacy, and nursing students and learners
• Perform prospective and retrospective evaluations of antimicrobial prescribing practices
• Establish initiatives to improve antimicrobial use, lower resistance, and increase patient safety and cost-efficiency

Requirements

• BScPhm or PharmD from an accredited program
• Certificate of Qualification from the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada
• Registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (Part A)
• 3 years of hospital practice preferred
• PGY1 residency preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of a PharmD degree
• Certificate from the Making a Difference in Infectious Diseases (MAD-ID) Program
• PGY2 residency or fellowship with specialization in Antimicrobial Stewardship or Infectious Diseases
• Post-graduate pharmacy degree (e.g., Master's degree)
• Knowledge of quality improvement, implementation science, and research methods

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• Membership in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Flexible work environment
• Opportunities for professional development and promotion
• Access to transit and UHN shuttle services
• Various corporate discounts including travel, restaurants, and parking

About the Company

University Health Network (UHN) is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. As a leading research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto, UHN is a global source for discovery, education, and patient care across diverse fields including infectious diseases, oncology, and cardiology.