Nurse Practitioner (Neurology - Movement Disorder) - Ahwatukee, AZ
Listed compensation
$120K - $170K
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
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Job Description
- Nurse Practitioner (Neurology - Movement Disorder) Overview & Highlights
- Location: Ahwatukee, AZ
- Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Compensation: $120,000 – $170,000 annually
Work Environment
- Outpatient neurology clinic serving adult patients with movement disorders
- Coverage Model or Hours: Structured clinic schedule with protected visit times
- About the Opportunity / A Day in the Life
This is a focused outpatient neurology role centered on caring for patients with movement disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, tremor, dystonia, and related conditions. You’ll manage a consistent daily patient panel of approximately 12 patients, allowing for thoughtful, in-depth clinical care without the pressure of high-volume throughput.
Your day will include a mix of new patient evaluations and follow-up visits, with time built in to thoroughly assess symptoms, adjust treatment plans, and provide education to patients and families. You’ll work closely with a neurology team while maintaining a high level of autonomy in patient management.
This setting offers a steady, predictable workflow with a strong emphasis on continuity of care. You’ll have the opportunity to build long-term relationships with patients while contributing to meaningful improvements in quality of life for a complex and often underserved patient population.
- Why This Role Stands Out
- Structured patient volume with longer visit times—prioritizes quality over quantity
- Specialized focus in movement disorders with meaningful clinical impact
- Outpatient-only setting with a predictable weekday schedule
- Strong continuity of care and opportunity to build lasting patient relationships
- Collaborative neurology environment with provider autonomy
- No travel requirements and stable, on-site workflow
What We’re Looking For
- Board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP)
- Clinical confidence managing adult patients in an outpatient setting
- Interest or experience in neurology or movement disorders
- Strong communication skills and patient-centered approach
- Ability to work independently within a collaborative team
- Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive neurologic evaluations for new and established patients
- Diagnose and manage movement disorders including Parkinson’s disease and tremor
- Develop and adjust individualized treatment plans
- Manage medications, including titration and monitoring for side effects
- Provide patient and caregiver education on disease progression and management
- Coordinate care with neurologists and interdisciplinary team members
- Document patient encounters accurately and efficiently
- Monitor patient outcomes and adjust care plans as needed
- Participate in clinic workflow optimization and care coordination
- Ensure adherence to clinical protocols and quality standards
Required Qualifications
- Licensed Nurse Practitioner (FNP or ACNP) in Arizona (or ability to obtain)
- Board certification as an FNP or ACNP
- DEA license (or ability to obtain)
- Experience in neurology, primary care, or a related clinical setting
- Preferred Background
- Experience in neurology or movement disorders
- Prior outpatient clinic experience
- Familiarity with chronic disease management and longitudinal care models
- Comfort with patient education in complex neurologic conditions
- This Role Is Likely a Fit If You…
- Enjoy building long-term relationships with patients
- Prefer a structured, predictable outpatient schedule
- Value spending more time per patient for thorough care
- Have an interest in neurology or subspecialty care
- Thrive in a collaborative but autonomous clinical environment
- This Role May Not Be a Fit If You…
- Prefer high-acuity inpatient or hospital-based care
- Want a fast-paced, high-volume clinical setting
- Are seeking procedural-heavy responsibilities
- Prefer variable scheduling or shift-based work
- Are not interested in chronic disease management or follow-up care
Why Join Us
This is an opportunity to step into a highly focused neurology role where your time, expertise, and patient relationships are valued. With a manageable daily volume and longer visit times, you can deliver thoughtful, high-quality care that makes a meaningful difference.
If you’re looking for a stable outpatient role with strong work-life balance and a specialized clinical focus, we’d love to connect. Apply today to learn more.
- Licensed Nurse Practitioner (FNP or ACNP) in Arizona (or ability to obtain)
- Board certification as an FNP or ACNP
- DEA license (or ability to obtain)
- Experience in neurology, primary care, or a related clinical setting
Key Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive neurologic evaluations and manage treatment plans for patients with movement disorders. Coordinate care with the neurology team while providing education to patients and their families.
Requirements
Must be a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP). Requires an active Arizona license and the ability to manage adult patients in an outpatient setting.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Neurology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Neurology listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 64% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$145k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $144k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
HealthOp Solutions ranks #6 of 17 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 67 active listings.
Neurology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner (Neurology - Movement Disorder) - Ahwatukee, AZ at HealthOp Solutions a 9.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as exceptional. This places the position in the top 5% in Neurology (NP) — ranked against 141 active Neurology (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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