Intermountain Health·Duchesne County, Utah
Conduct medical examinations and assessments for pediatric patients who may have been physically or sexually abused. Partner with child and family care teams to ensure the overall well-being of the child.
When you join us, you’ll become a part of a nationally recognized health system dedicated to our mission of “helping people live the healthiest lives possible.”
As an Advanced Practice Provider with our Safe and Healthy Families team, you will work with healthcare professionals committed to providing quality care and excellent patient experience. In this role, you will provide care to pediatric patients at Uintah-Daggett Children's Justice Center, located in Vernal, Utah, and at the Duchesne Children's Justice Center, located in Roosevelt, Utah.
The Children’s Justice Centers are a home-like facility serving children who may have been physically or sexually abused. The center is designed to help children feel safe and comfortable, with a child-friendly atmosphere and the interview rooms are designed with children in mind. Children visit the center while investigators and a medical team meet with them and their parents.
The role of the APP is to conduct medical examinations, assessments, and partner with the child and family care team to ensure the well-being of the child.
This position allows for flexible scheduling. The APP will typically work 8 hours per week, splitting time between the two centers. Hours may be variable to meet patient care needs.
Current state license as an Advance Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA).
Certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
Eligible for State Controlled Substance License II through V.
Eligible for Federal DEA Certificate II through V.
BLS Certification for Healthcare Providers.
Highly
Preferred: prior pediatric APP experience.
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What does it mean to be a part of Intermountain Health?
It means joining the Power of We, building an environment where providers and caregivers can deliver the best in healthcare. Realizing each caregiver and volunteer is vital to providing care to our patients, because WE can only achieve the extraordinary together. Committed to the best in research and most advanced technology, the results are better clinical patient outcomes
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 8
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$56.76 - $87.59
We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here [https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/benefits].
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Must be a licensed APRN or PA with BLS certification and eligibility for State and Federal Controlled Substance licenses. Prior pediatric experience is highly preferred.
Market context
In Utah, advanced-practice psychiatric roles typically draw steady demand from behavioral health clinics, hospitals, and outpatient practices serving growing mental health needs. These positions are competitive because employers often want a master’s-prepared PMHNP with an active Utah license and experience in psychiatric medication management; the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting to save you research time. Before applying, confirm your Utah licensure status and tailor your resume to highlight medication-management experience and psychiatric patient populations.