Travel Contract

Travel Pharmacist
Fort Defiance, AZ
DT-Healthcare Staffing
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$3,166/week
Posted Today

Overview

  • Start Date08/10/2026
  • Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
  • ShiftDays
  • Duration13 weeks
  • Facility Information
    Short Term Acute Care50 beds
  • Setting
    Hospital

Pay

Estimated total pay
$3,166/week
  • Estimated taxable pay
    $1,920/week
  • Estimated non-taxable stipends
    $1,246/week

Benefits

  • Referral bonus
  • Weekly pay
  • Holiday Pay
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits

Description

Travel Pharmacist – 13-Week Federal Contract | Fort Defiance, AZ
DT-Trak Consulting | Tséhootsooí Medical Center (FDIHB) | Navajo Nation
Pay: $75.00 – $80.00 per hour

 

About the Role

DT-Trak Consulting is seeking a licensed Pharmacist for a 13-week federal travel contract at Tséhootsooí Medical Center (TMC), operated by Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc. (FDIHB) in Fort Defiance, Arizona. TMC is a full-service acute care hospital serving 16 Navajo Nation communities and operates both an inpatient and outpatient pharmacy. This is a stable, full-time placement with extension opportunities based on performance.

 

Compensation & Schedule

  • $75.00 – $80.00 per hour
  • $3,166 weekly gross (based on 40 hours)
  • $48/hr taxable base rate | $72/hr overtime rate
  • $500 travel allowance
  • Weekly direct deposit
  • 40 hours per week | Overtime paid after 40 hours

What You'll Do

  • Dispense and verify inpatient and outpatient prescription medications accurately and efficiently
  • Review medication orders for safety, drug interactions, and clinical appropriateness
  • Provide medication counseling and education to Navajo Nation patients
  • Support pharmacy operations across inpatient, outpatient, and after-hours (ER entrance) service windows
  • Maintain pharmacy records and compliance documentation per FDIHB and federal standards
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary clinical staff
  • Adhere to FDIHB pharmacy policies and applicable federal regulations

Requirements

  • Active Pharmacist license in any U.S. state
  • PharmD or Bachelor of Pharmacy from an accredited program
  • Recent hospital or clinical pharmacist experience preferred; inpatient/outpatient dual experience a plus
  • Ability to pass federal background screening
  • Strong commitment to medication safety and patient-centered, culturally sensitive care

Benefits

  • Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Housing assistance available (shared, based on availability at time of onboarding)

Note on Housing: Housing is contingent upon successful credentialing clearance. The application process is initiated once credentialing is complete. Timely submission of all required documentation is essential to securing placement.

 

Location

Fort Defiance, Arizona — situated on the Colorado Plateau in the heart of the Navajo Nation in northeastern Arizona. The area offers stunning high-desert and ponderosa pine scenery, rich Navajo cultural heritage, and access to backcountry hiking and outdoor recreation. Fort Defiance is approximately 25 miles north of Window Rock, AZ (Navajo Nation capital) and within driving distance of Canyon de Chelly National Monument.

 

Ready to Apply?

Submit your application today to secure this 13-week federal pharmacist contract. Strong performers are frequently offered contract extensions.

 

Job Type: Contract (13 Weeks)


Work Setting: In person | Tribal Federal Health Facility (638 Contract)
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hrs/week

 

DT-Trak Consulting is an equal opportunity employer.

 

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Active Pharmacist license in any U.S. state PharmD or Bachelor of Pharmacy from an accredited program Recent hospital or clinical pharmacist experience preferred; inpatient/outpatient dual experience a plus Ability to pass federal background screening Strong commitment to medication safety and patient-centered, culturally sensitive care

Facility

Fort Defiance Indian Hospital

3.9rating(15 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with Fort Defiance Indian Hospital

4.0rating

Pros

Patient ratio is good, housing is affordable if available, supervisor is friendly.

Cons

Charting system is outdated and amount of charting is excessive. Unit can have cliques.

Samantha V
Samantha V
Pediatric Med Surg (RN)
Nov '24 - Nov '25
Review of Fort Defiance Indian Hospital on Mar 4, 2026
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  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 50 beds
ADDRESSHighway 12 & N7, Building FD3002Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
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Employer

DT-Healthcare Staffing

Response timewithin a day
Travel jobs$2,446–4,046/week
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About Fort Defiance, AZ

As a in Fort Defiance, AZ here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Fort Defiance's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages may be slightly lower to match the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • Summer average highs are around 90°F, and winter average lows are around 20°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short-term rentals may be limited, but furnished housing options are available with some effort.
Transportation
  • Fort Defiance is car-friendly, as public transportation options may be limited.
Demographics
  • The population is diverse, with a mix of age ranges.
  • Common health issues may include diabetes and respiratory conditions.
  • There may be a small population of travel nurses.
Things to Do
  • Opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and exploring the nearby national parks.
  • Limited options for restaurants, art, music, and sports.
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