Physician Assistant Fellow - Emergency Medicine - Arrowhead Regional Medical Center

Advanced Providers for Emergency Medicine Fellowship

Colton, CA – Seeking Advanced Providers for Emergency Medicine Fellowship

Become a Valued Member of Your Emergency Team

As an Advanced Provider Fellow, you play a critical role in our mission to improve lives in the Emergency Department and are a valued member of the full care team. As a graduate of our Fellowship program, you will be a highly skilled, highly competent, compassionate, and efficient emergency medicine provider. At Vituity we know the impact you can have.

Join the Vituity Team. At Vituity we've cultivated an environment where passion thrives, and success comes through shared purpose. We were founded in a culture that values team accomplishments more than individual achievements, an approach we call "culture of brilliance." Together, we leverage our strengths and experiences to make a positive impact in our local communities. We foster this through shared goals and helping our colleagues succeed, and we also understand the importance of recognition, taking the time to show appreciation and gratitude for a job well done.

Vituity Locations: Vituity has opportunities at 890 practices across the country, serving 14.5 million patients a year. With Vituity, if you ever need to move, you can take your job with you.

The Opportunity

• 15-month rigorous program at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center founded in 2009 designed to graduate competent PA's in Emergency Medicine (EM) and advanced procedures modeled on the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) Model of Clinical Practice, Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) procedural guidelines, and the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) post-graduate program guidelines.
• 1-month part-time online onboarding boot-camp designed with flexibility in mind including virtual modules, CME accredited lectures, and mentorship from senior fellows and staff culminating with a kick-off week and program start celebration.
• Clinical Curriculum includes 14 months of full-spectrum emergency medicine hands-on training by PA-C's and BE/BC Emergency Physicians.
• Didactic Curriculum includes over 100 formal didactic sessions designed to cover the NCCPA CAQ-EM topics list and more, over 4 hours of PA and Physician Resident level training weekly, professional development series, Morbidity and Mortality Conference, Vituity Spring Symposium, Vituity Partnership Conference, SEMPA Conference for SEMPA Bowl fellow representatives, and additional supplemental training resources including online modules, EM Coach board review in preparation for CAQ-EM, Emergency Medicine Residents' Association (EMRA) tool suite, and Emergency Medicine Reviews and Perspectives (EMRAP) resources.
• On sight rotations in Anesthesia, Ultrasonography, Orthopedics, Respiratory Care, Surgical Intensive Care Unit, Burn Unit, Pediatrics, Adult and Adolescent Psychiatry Emergency Department Unit.
• Offsite rotations at San Bernardino Detention Centers, Emergency Medical Services, Street Medicine, and Diabetic Youth Camp.
• Baker to Vegas event
• Wellness and Professional development events developed and implemented by our Director of Wellness in collaboration with the Program Director.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), and completion of the California Academy of Physician Associates (CAPA)-Controlled Substance Education Course (CSEC).
• Intentional mentorship from program faculty and senior fellows in clinical practice, professional development, and career advancement.
• Graduate with Certificate of Program Completion, Procedure Certificates of Competency, Milestone Project, 200 Category I CME, 50 Category 2 CME, and the competence and confidence to provide high-level quality medical care.
• This is a paid post-graduate training fellowship with benefits and malpractice insurance included.

Required Experience and Competencies

• Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program
• Successfully pass the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE)
• Eligible for and/or possess current CA Medical Board Physician Assistant licensure*
• Eligible for and/or possess current DEA licensure*
• Current certification in ACLS and BLS

(*) Must be fully licensed by start of program

Application Process & Timeline for Fall Cohort

• Application Deadline: May 1st 2026 for Fall 2026
• Deadline to Accept: One (1) week following acceptance letter
• Training Starts: October 2026
• Training Ends: December 2027

Application Process & Timeline for Spring Cohort

• Application Deadline: May 1st 2026 for Spring 2027
• Deadline to Accept: One (1) week following acceptance letter
• Training Starts: February 2027
• Training Ends: April 2028

Required materials to submit in your online application

• Curriculum Vitae-Resume.
• Personal Statement addressing your reasons for seeking Emergency Medicine Post Graduate Training; not to exceed one, typed, single spaced page of 10-12 sized font.
• Please note that additional materials will be requested upon submission of your application.

The Practice

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center – Colton, California

• Level I Trauma Center, Stroke Center, and LPS facility for adults and adolescents.
• 456-bed facility with a 50-bed Emergency Department.
• Annual volume of 100,000.
• The Burn Unit in the Inland Empire.
• Home to four (4) highly competitive PA Fellowships.
• Vituity scribe support available and Vituity-staffed psychiatrists and inpatient medicine physicians offer integrated care solutions at this site.
• ARMC was honored with the Target: Stroke Elite Plus Honor Roll and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll recognitions.
• Named as a Best Hospital 2024-2025 by U.S. News & World Report with honors as a High Performing Hospital, Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines.

The Community

• Colton, California, is a wonderful place to call home, offering a balance of suburban comfort and urban amenities.
• The city provides a quiet, family-friendly atmosphere while being close to Riverside and San Bernardino.
• Surrounded by beautiful mountain views, Colton offers parks like Colton City Park and access to the San Bernardino National Forest, perfect for hiking, picnicking, and outdoor recreation.
• The city is near famous attractions like Riverside Plaza, the California Citrus State Historic Park, and Box Springs Mountain Reserve.
• Its central location makes it easy to visit nearby landmarks, including Lake Arrowhead, Big Bear Lake, and Los Angeles.
• With a rich cultural heritage, local events, and affordable living, Colton is a unique place to live and work, offering both natural beauty and access to Southern California's best attractions.

Benefits & Beyond*

Vituity cares about the whole you. With our comprehensive compensation and benefits package, we are mindful of what matters most, and support your needs of today and your plans for the future.

• Superior health plan options
• Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D coverage, and more
• Top Tier 401(k) retirement savings plans that offers a $1.20 match for every dollar up to 6% plus discretionary profit-sharing contributions (eligible January following 18 months of service)
• Variety of Pre-Tax Savings Accounts including HSA, FSA, Dependent Care and Commuter Benefits
• Time Off when you need it: Start with 4 weeks PTO annually and increase to 6 weeks with tenure, plus generous sick leave
• Flexible scheduling for work/life balance
• Annual cash bonus
• Professional Expense Reimbursement for medical staff dues, states licenses, DEA license, and national recertification fees
• Up to $1,500 annual allowance for medical education courses and professional memberships
• Student Loan Refinancing Discounts