Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Listed compensation
$100k-$135k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
The Neurology Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides advanced clinical care to patients with neurological conditions under the supervision/collaboration of a neurologist. This role includes conducting 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 resulting from TBI related injuries.
- Develop, implement, and adjust treatment plans in collaboration with neurologists.
- Prescribe injections and therapies in accordance with Texas scope-of-practice laws.
- Order and review 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 and clarity.
Collaboration & Documentation
- Collaborate with neurologists, medical assistants, EEG technicians, and administrative staff.
- Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in the EHR.
- Ensure compliance with clinic policies, HIPAA, and regulatory standards.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing (MSN or DNP).
- Active Texas Nurse Practitioner license in good standing.
- National certification as an NP (ANCC or AANP).
- DEA registration (or ability to obtain).
- Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in neurology, neuroscience, or specialty outpatient clinics.
- Familiarity with EEG interpretation workflows and neurological diagnostics.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
- 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 – Texas Market
Base Salary Range (Full-Time)
$100,000 – $135,000 per year
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing and possess an active Texas Nurse Practitioner license. National certification as an NP and DEA registration are also required for this role.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Neurology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Neurology listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 68% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$118k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $121k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Neurology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$118k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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