Entry Level Rehabilitation Specialist Jobs
New grad rehabilitation specialist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or clinical fieldwork can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Non-Profit & Social Services, with employers like Adventist HealthCare, US Department of Veterans Affairs, and Ascension hiring at this level now.
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Job Details
- Rotating shifts are 8-hour shifts within pharmacy hours: 7:30am-10pm, weekdays
- Holidays, On Call also a part of this position
- Weekends may be required on occasion
The Clinical Pharmacist oversees the medication distribution system for their area of responsibility. In addition, the Clinical Pharmacist identifies, prevents, and resolves drug therapy problems by ensuring each medication is indicated, effective, safe, and convenient for the patient.
Job Description
Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson. (Do not delete, move or over-write this statement)
Assures the appropriateness of drug therapy and compliance with hospital policies
Oversees the distribution of medications throughout TJUH
Supports implementation of processes to assure the quality of Pharmacy services
Trains staff as assigned (e.g., residents, interns, technicians, new pharmacists)
Precepts student pharmacists as assigned. See Preceptor Development & Evaluation Program policy.
Minimum Qualifications
Doctorate Doctor of Pharmacy or RPH (see below under experience)
Knowledge of pharmacokinetic principles required for medication dosing
Monitor patients for response to medications
Identify and document sentinel/serious events, near misses, medication errors and adversedrug reactions in the electronic reporting system
Promote and assure compliance with the hospital formulary and policies and procedures defined by the P & T Committee.
Provide care that is appropriate to the chronological age, developmental age, social maturity, and cultural background of the patient
RP - Registered Pharmacist - State of Pennsylvania or
RP - Registered Pharmacist - State of New Jersey
Preferred Qualifications
1-year PGY1 Pharmacy Residency preferred
Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook skills
Additional Qualifications
Certification required based on primary work location.
Work Shift
Rotating (United States of America)Worker Sub Type
RegularEmployee Entity
Magee Rehabilitation HospitalPrimary Location Address
1513 Race Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaNationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Benefits
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps ), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
Job Details
- Rotating shifts are 8-hour shifts within pharmacy hours: 7:30am-10pm, weekdays
- Holidays, On Call also a part of this position
- Weekends may be required on occasion
The Clinical Pharmacist oversees the medication distribution system for their area of responsibility. In addition, the Clinical Pharmacist identifies, prevents, and resolves drug therapy problems by ensuring each medication is indicated, effective, safe, and convenient for the patient.
Job Description
Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson. (Do not delete, move or over-write this statement)
Assures the appropriateness of drug therapy and compliance with hospital policies
Oversees the distribution of medications throughout TJUH
Supports implementation of processes to assure the quality of Pharmacy services
Trains staff as assigned (e.g., residents, interns, technicians, new pharmacists)
Precepts student pharmacists as assigned. See Preceptor Development & Evaluation Program policy.
Minimum Qualifications
Doctorate Doctor of Pharmacy or RPH (see below under experience)
Knowledge of pharmacokinetic principles required for medication dosing
Monitor patients for response to medications
Identify and document sentinel/serious events, near misses, medication errors and adversedrug reactions in the electronic reporting system
Promote and assure compliance with the hospital formulary and policies and procedures defined by the P & T Committee.
Provide care that is appropriate to the chronological age, developmental age, social maturity, and cultural background of the patient
RP - Registered Pharmacist - State of Pennsylvania or
RP - Registered Pharmacist - State of New Jersey
Preferred Qualifications
1-year PGY1 Pharmacy Residency preferred
Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook skills
Additional Qualifications
Certification required based on primary work location.
Work Shift
Rotating (United States of America)Worker Sub Type
RegularEmployee Entity
Magee Rehabilitation HospitalPrimary Location Address
1513 Race Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaNationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Benefits
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps ), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
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Who's Hiring
- Adventist HealthCare8
- US Department of Veterans Affairs8
- Ascension6
- WellSpan Health4
- RHA Health Services4
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services76
- Education14
- Non-Profit & Social Services5
- Science & Research2
- Consulting & Professional Services2
Entry Level Rehabilitation Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level rehabilitation specialist job?
Employers hiring at this level look for completed fieldwork, clinical internships, or supervised practicum hours alongside a relevant degree in rehabilitation science, kinesiology, or a related field. Candidates who document measurable outcomes from their placements, obtain relevant certifications such as CPR or a state aide registration, and tailor their resume to each care setting consistently stand out against other new graduates with similar academic backgrounds.
Which companies hire entry level rehabilitation specialists?
Companies hiring entry level rehabilitation specialists right now include Adventist HealthCare, US Department of Veterans Affairs, and Ascension, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Hiring at this level covers inpatient hospital systems, outpatient therapy clinics, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies, and school districts, all of which regularly bring on new graduates to fill rehabilitation support and specialist roles.
Are there remote entry level rehabilitation specialist jobs?
Yes, though most positions are on-site given the hands-on nature of rehabilitation work. About 4% of entry level rehabilitation specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and these tend to focus on telehealth support, care coordination, or administrative case management rather than direct patient treatment.
Are these new grad rehabilitation specialist jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior rehabilitation specialist roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or clinical placements toward the requirement, or lists a portfolio of supervised work as acceptable in place of full professional experience. Look for language like 'new graduates encouraged to apply' or 'will train' as clear signals.
Which industries hire the most entry level rehabilitation specialists?
Entry Level rehabilitation specialist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Non-Profit & Social Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because patient volume, regulatory staffing ratios, and high turnover in direct-care positions create consistent openings that organizations fill with recent graduates rather than requiring extensive prior experience.