Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) in Colton, California is recruiting an Advanced Practice Clinician — Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant — to join its Endocrinology service at one of San Bernardino County's most comprehensive academic medical centers. ARMC is a university-affiliated teaching hospital with a 70-acre campus, a Level 1 Trauma Center, and a Regional Burn Center, offering a clinically rich environment with robust subspecialty support. This is a rare opportunity to practice endocrinology within a high-acuity, mission-driven institution that has earned national recognition for excellence in diabetes and stroke care.
Perks and Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance with optional dental and vision coverage
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage included
- Access to a national clinician wellness program and peer referral program
- Practice under the umbrella of a nationally recognized Patient Safety Organization, providing clinical and legal support
- Stability and infrastructure of one of the largest clinician practice organizations in the United States
Practice Highlights
- Endocrinology-focused APC role embedded within a university-affiliated teaching hospital serving San Bernardino County
- ARMC operates a Level 1 Trauma Center — one of the region's busiest — and a dedicated Regional Burn Center, generating a high-acuity, complex patient population with significant endocrine comorbidity
- Comprehensive Stroke Center designation with American Heart Association recognition for achievement in treating type 2 diabetes and stroke (three AHA "Get with the Guidelines" awards, July 2024)
- Behavioral health center on campus, supporting integrated care for patients with complex metabolic and psychiatric comorbidities
- Five primary care centers and over 40 outpatient specialty-care services, providing a broad referral network and multidisciplinary collaboration opportunities
- Primary teaching hospital for the California University of Science and Medicine (CUSM) School of Medicine, located adjacent to the campus — 10 residency programs and 5 fellowships active on site
- 25-year institutional history as the cornerstone of healthcare delivery for San Bernardino County residents
Qualifications
- Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in the state of California, or eligibility to obtain
- Training and clinical experience in endocrinology, internal medicine, or a related specialty with significant endocrine patient exposure
- Comfort managing complex endocrine conditions in an academic, high-acuity hospital environment
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary teaching institution alongside residents, fellows, and attending physicians
About the Community
Colton is located in the Inland Empire region of Southern California, approximately 60 miles east of Los Angeles and within easy reach of both the San Bernardino Mountains and the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area. The region offers a lower cost of living relative to coastal Southern California, with access to year-round outdoor recreation including skiing at Big Bear Lake, hiking in the San Gabriel and San Bernardino ranges, and proximity to Joshua Tree National Park. Families benefit from a wide range of schools and suburban amenities, while the broader Inland Empire continues to grow as one of California's most dynamic economic regions.