Per Diem - Occupational Therapist II
Salary $130,915.20 - $134,180.80 Annually
Location Colton, CA
Job Type Temporary or Extra-Help
Job Number 26-16398-01
Department Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
Opening Date 03/14/2026
Closing Date Continuous
Description
Benefits
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The Job
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) is recruiting for Per Diem - Occupational Therapist IIs who perform a wide variety of individual therapy programs for the occupational rehabilitation of patients. Duties include assessing, planning and implementing physical, socio- cultural and self-care programs; observing and evaluating the effectiveness of treatment, suggesting treatment changes and conferring with physicians and other staff regarding patients treatment and progress; teaching daily living skills such as muscle re-education, hygiene, nutrition, communication and problem solving with educational subjects directed at restoring and maintaining the patients highest level of functioning. For more detailed information, refer to the Per Diem - Occupational Therapist II job description.
These positions are in the Unclassified Service and serve at the discretion of the appointing authority. Positions participate in the Countys 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 Empires newest medical school.
To find out more about Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, please visit: www.arrowheadregional.org
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Applicants selected for these positions must pass a background investigation, drug test, verification of employment history and education.
Per Diem: Per Diem positions are not Regular Positions within the County, and there should be no expectation of continued employment or guaranteed hours. Working in a Per Diem position does not preclude you from applying and competing for Regular positions within the County. (Refer to the San Bernardino County website for current open recruitments.)
Shift Availability: ARMC is a twenty-four hour facility; applicants may be required to work various shifts, therefore applications must indicate their shift availability in the Supplemental Questionnaire of the application. Rotating weekend and holiday coverage may be required.
Visa 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: Must possess and maintain a valid Occupational Therapy license issued by the Department of Consumer Affairs (California Board of Occupational Therapy).
Experience: One (1) year of experience as a licensed Occupational Therapist.
Certification: Must possess and maintain Provider level Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
Desired Qualifications
Experience in an inpatient acute care and/or experience in an inpatient acute rehab facility 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. It is to your advantage to provide complete and relevant information on the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application. If you need technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans Preference: Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans Preference Information (Download PDF).
For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process
Administrative Services Unit
San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked. Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits* for more information Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
01 Instructions: The information from your complete County Application and the Supplemental Questions below will be used to determine whether applicants meet the minimum requirements for this position, and will provide the basis for a competitive evaluation with other candidates in the selection process. It is to your advantage to provide complete, organized and detailed responses to each question. Do not refer to a resume. All work experience listed on the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be listed in the "Work Experience" section of your County Application in order to be evaluated.
I have read and understand the above instructions.
02 License: Do you possess an Occupational Therapy license issued by the Department of Consumer Affairs? Yes No
03 License: If you possess an Occupational Therapy license issued by the Department of Consumer Affairs please provide your license number and expiration date. If you do not posses a license indicate "N/A".
04 Certification: Indicate if you possess a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Yes No
05 Occupational Therapy Experience: Indicate the amount of full-time experience you possess as a licensed Occupational Therapist. More than three years Three years Two years One year Six months I do not possess experience as a licensed Occupational Therapist
06 Occupational Therapist Experience: Indicate the specific patient population you have worked with as an Occupational Therapist (not including clinical hours): Infant (Ages 0-12 months) Pediatric (Ages 1-12 years) Adolescent (Ages 13-18 years) Adult (Ages 19-64 years) Geriatric (Ages 65+ years) None
07 Education: Indicate the highest level of education you have completed. Masters Degree Bachelors Degree Associates Degree Some College Coursework High School Diploma
08 ATTENTION GMAIL USERS We have become aware of an increase in Gmails spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox. For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. To access the guide, download the Gmail Filter Setup Instructions (PDF). Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources. Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your www.governmentjobs.com (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there. I understand
09 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. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis). I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.
10 Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application. I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.
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