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Scottsdale, Arizona

Nurse Practitioner

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Full Practice Authority

Listed compensation

$120k-$150k

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Job Description

  • Nurse Practitioner (NP) – Full Time
  • Location: Arizona
  • Department: Clinical Services
  • Reports To: Operations Manager / Supervising Neurologist

Job Summary

The Neurology Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides advanced clinical care to patients with neurological conditions under the supervision and collaboration of a neurologist. This role includes conducting comprehensive evaluations, managing treatment plans, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and providing ongoing patient education and follow-up care in an outpatient neurology clinic setting.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

  • Perform comprehensive neurological assessments and patient evaluations.
  • Diagnose and manage neurological conditions, including those resulting from TBI-related injuries.
  • Develop, implement, and adjust individualized treatment plans in collaboration with neurologists.
  • Prescribe medications, injections, and therapies in accordance with Arizona scope-of-practice laws.
  • Order, review, and interpret diagnostic studies (EEG, imaging, labs) and communicate results to patients.

Patient Management & Education

  • Provide patient and caregiver education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and lifestyle modifications.
  • Conduct follow-up visits and monitor treatment outcomes.
  • Address patient questions and concerns with empathy, clarity, and professionalism.

Collaboration & Documentation

  • Collaborate closely with neurologists, medical assistants, EEG technicians, and administrative staff.
  • Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation within the electronic health record (EHR).
  • Ensure compliance with clinic policies, HIPAA regulations, and all applicable federal and state standards.

Required Qualifications

  • Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing (MSN or DNP).
  • Active Arizona Nurse Practitioner license in good standing.
  • National certification as a Nurse Practitioner (ANCC or AANP).
  • DEA registration (or ability to obtain).
  • Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and decision-making skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in neurology, neuroscience, or specialty outpatient clinics.
  • Familiarity with EEG workflows and neurological diagnostics.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly preferred.
  • Skills & Competencies
  • Strong clinical judgment and attention to detail.
  • Excellent patient communication and education skills.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with physicians.
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced specialty clinic environment.
  • Compensation – Arizona Market

Base Salary Range (Full-Time)

$120,000 – $150,000 per year

Benefits Package Includes

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Paid holidays

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing and possess an active Arizona Nurse Practitioner license. National certification and DEA registration are required, with preference given to those with neurology experience.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Treatment planningMedication managementEHR documentationDiagnostic interpretationCommunication skills

Neurology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Neurology listings this role was benchmarked against, 16% are remote, 56% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$135k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $134k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Cerebro Care holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 10 active listings.

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
53%
Sign-on bonus
42%
Loan repayment
11%
Relocation assistance
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.0
Below most Neurology (NP) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 144 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Scottsdale

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$810k≈ 6.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,127/mo≈ 21% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.3
State income tax
Up to 2.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Plan
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays