Nurse Practitioner
Listed compensation
$100k-$130k
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Job Description
Nurse Practitioner – Sleep Medicine
Location: Chevy Chase / Bowie, MD
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: $100,000.00 – $130,000.00 Annually
Join Forward Health at the Center for Sleep and Wake Disorders!
At Forward Health, we’re committed to advancing sleep health through compassionate care, cutting-edge diagnostics, and evidence-based treatments. Our mission is simple: improve lives by improving sleep. As we continue to grow, we’re seeking a Nurse Practitioner who shares our dedication to patient-centered care and clinical excellence.
About the Role
As a full-time Nurse Practitioner specializing in sleep medicine, you’ll play a vital role in evaluating, diagnosing, and managing sleep disorders. Working closely with physicians, sleep technologists, and a supportive care team, you’ll help patients achieve better sleep and overall well-being.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, including medical histories and physical exams.
- Interpret sleep studies, including polysomnography and home sleep apnea tests.
- Collaborate with physicians to develop accurate diagnoses and personalized treatment plans.
- Manage medications, educate patients on sleep hygiene, and oversee ongoing care.
- Coordinate follow-up visits, adjust treatments, and ensure thorough documentation.
- Advocate for patients by providing empathetic, high-quality care throughout their treatment journey.
Qualifications
- Current Nurse Practitioner license in MD, VA, and DC.
- Experience in sleep medicine is preferred but not required.
- Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Commitment to patient-first healthcare and teamwork.
Why Forward Health?
- Competitive compensation.
Comprehensive Benefits Package Including
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Continuing Education Opportunities
- Collaborative, supportive work environment.
- Be part of an innovative team shaping the future of sleep medicine.
Ready to make a difference? Apply today and help us transform sleep health for our patients!
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Sleep Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$115k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $110k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Sleep Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 58% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $100k–$130k | Sleep Medicine NP median $138k (middle half $133k–$147k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$110k in purchasing power | Maryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 32% remote · 58% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Maryland nurse practitioner listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus · 3% offer loan repayment267 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Sleep Medicine NP hiring demand | not ranked this month | postings stay open a median 38 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 11 postings, 25 closed |
| Forward Health | silver tier, 73/100 | Top Employers work-life index21 active listings |
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