Per Diem - Physical Therapist I (Hiring Immediately)

Salary : $129,417.60 - $132,662.40 Annually Location : Colton, CA Job Type: Temporary or Extra-Help Job Number: PD-01 Department: Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Opening Date: 04/04/2026 Closing Date: ContinuousThe Job Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) is recruiting for Per Diem Physical Therapists I who plan, implement and perform individual therapy programs for the rehabilitation of patients. Duties include, the following: discuss treatment alternatives with physicians and other treatment staff to determine the most appropriate plan; observe and evaluate the effectiveness of treatment; record treatments, evaluations and progress; administer ultrasound, moist and dry heat, traction and massage, electrical stimulation, and ultraviolet treatments; perform tests and measurements. For more detailed information, refer to the Per Diem - Physical Therapist I job description. Positions are in the Unclassified Service and serve at the discretion of the appointing authority. Employees may participate in the County's PST Deferred Compensation Plan and do not earn any other benefits. ARROWHEAD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Located on a beautiful 70-acre campus in Colton, California (50 miles east of Los Angeles). Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) is a state-of-the-art, public/nonprofit,456-bed, university affiliated teaching hospital licensed by the State of California Department of Public Health and accredited by The Joint Commission. The hospital houses a regional burn center serving four counties (San Bernardino, Riverside, Mono and Inyo), a comprehensive stroke center, level I trauma center and a freestanding in-patient behavioral health center. Additionally, ARMC operates five community-based, primary care clinics and over 40 specialty care outpatient services. ARMC is the primary teaching hospital for the adjacently located California University of Science and Medicine (CUSM), the Inland Empire's newest medical school. To find out more about Arrowhead Regional Medical Center , please visit: CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Pre-Employment Process: Applicants selected for these positions must pass a background investigation, physical, and verification of employment history and education. Physical: May be required to lift or assist in lifting children over fifty (50) pounds. BLS Certificate: Physical Therapy Assistant incumbents must possess and maintain a valid Healthcare Provider level Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the America Heart Association. Verification of a valid certificate must be provided within 30 days of the hire/start date, or conditional job offer may be rescinded. Shift Availability: Positions require working various shifts; therefore, candidates must indicate availability for all shifts to be considered. Rotating weekend and holiday coverage may be required. Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Minimum Requirements Applicants must possess ALL of the following LICENSE: Applicants must possess and maintain a valid Physical Therapist license issued by the Department of Consumer Affairs (Physical Therapy Board of California). CERTIFICATION: Must possess and maintain Provider level Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association. Desired Qualifications One (1) year of experience as a Licensed Physical Therapist is highly desired.Selection Process Application Procedure : Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires. Qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring department for consideration. 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Please review the appropriate * for more information Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at or visit the for more detailed information. *Retirement benefits subject to change. 01 Instructions: The information on the application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used in a competitive evaluation of qualifications. Experience listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application. I have read and understand the above statement. 02 License: Do you possess a current California Physical Therapist license? Yes No 03 Certification: Do you possess Basic Life Support (BLS) certification? Yes No 04 Physical Therapy Experience: Indicate the amount of professional experience you possess. 0 - 5 months 6 - 11 months 12+ months I do not possess experience as a licensed Physical Therapist. 05 Acute Care Experience: Do you possess Acute Care experience as a licensed Physical Therapist? Yes No 06 Outpatient Experience: Do you possess outpatient experience as a licensed Physical Therapist? Yes No 07 Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. 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