Nurse Practitioner- Denver
Listed compensation
$140k-$150k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
- Nurse Practitioner (NP) – Full Time
- Location: Colorado
- 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 Colorado 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
- Doctoral degree in Nursing (MSN or DNP).
- Active Colorado 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 – Colorado Market
Salary Range (Full-Time)
$140,000 – $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 Doctoral degree in Nursing (MSN or DNP) and possess an active Colorado Nurse Practitioner license. National certification and DEA registration are also required for this role.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
Neurology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$145k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $141k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Neurology listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 54% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $140k–$150k | Neurology median $133k (middle half $125k–$192k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$141k in purchasing power | Colorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 40% remote · 54% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Colorado Nurse Practitioner listings: 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 14% offer loan repayment247 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Neurology hiring demand | not ranked this month | postings stay open a median 45 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 48 postings, 60 closed |
| New Neurology listings | 202 in the last 30 days | 136 the 30 days before (+49%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Neurology pay trend | +16.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Cerebro Care | silver tier, 73/100 | Top Employers work-life index7 active listings |
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