Medical H&P NP or PA | Adolescent Residential Treatment | West Jordan, UT | Flexible Schedule

Job description

Medical H&P NP or PA
Adolescent Residential Treatment | West Jordan, UT
Weekdays Only | Flexible Schedule
Copper Hills Youth Center is a Joint Commission‑accredited adolescent residential treatment facility serving boys and girls ages 12–17. Located 30 minutes south of Salt Lake City International Airport, we provide trauma‑informed, individualized care in a structured therapeutic setting.
We are seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) to provide onsite, non‑emergent medical care for adolescents in our residential programs.
Position Overview
• Provide low‑acuity medical care and admissions H&Ps.
• Independent practice within a structured, collaborative residential environment.
• Weekdays only (no weekends are required).
• Part‑time or full‑time flexibility.
• Onsite role (no call).

Facility Highlights
• 197‑bed adolescent residential treatment center.
• Populations include mood disorders, trauma, autism spectrum, substance abuse, and chemical dependency.
• Trauma‑informed, phase‑based treatment model.
• Stable, experienced medical leadership and interdisciplinary support.

Responsibilities
• Assess and treat minor illnesses and injuries (rashes, infections, ingrown toenails, common illnesses).
• Complete medical histories and physicals for new admissions.
• Prescribe medications within scope.
• Order and review labs and X‑rays as needed.
• Identify conditions requiring outside care and coordinate referrals.
• Collaborate with clinical and residential staff.

Qualifications
• Graduate of an accredited Family Nurse Practitioner program.
• Active Utah APRN license (or ability to obtain).
• 1–2 years post‑graduate clinical experience preferred (primary care, pediatrics, urgent care, or adolescent health).
• Strong clinical judgment and communication skills.
• Comfort working with adolescent behavioral health populations.

Why This Role
• Predictable weekday schedule with no weekends and only occasional call.
• Meaningful work with the adolescent population.
• Supportive leadership and well‑established medical team.
• Mission‑driven, trauma‑informed environment.

Copper Hills Youth Center, www.copperhillsyouthcenter.com, is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) the nation's largest facilities based behavioral health provider. www.uhsinc.com .
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Contact me to learn more about this exciting opportunity!
Daniel Wilson
Physician & APP Recruiter | Behavioral Health Division
Universal Health Services, Inc. | UHS of Delaware, Inc.
📞 Direct: (615) 554-0073
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