Nurse Practitioner - Neurology/Stroke
Listed compensation
$100k-$150k
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
Ask the employer about call expectations.
Job Description
As a Nurse Practitioner, your strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and commitment to patient-centered care will support the delivery of high-quality neurological care. In this role, you will work with patients at Rochester General Hospital and Unity Hospital, providing hospital follow-up and ongoing post-stroke care.
- STATUS: Full Time
- LOCATION: Rochester General Hospital & Unity Hospital
- DEPARTMENT: Neurology
- SCHEDULE: Days, Monday–Friday
Highlights/Benefits
- Competitive salary and full benefits package
- Malpractice with tail coverage
- CME funding ($1,750 annually)
- Generous vacation, in addition to 5 paid days for CME
- Retirement and defined pension plan
- Established Neurology team with strong APP and physician collaboration
- ATTRIBUTES
- Experience as a Nurse Practitioner is required
- Strong clinical judgment and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Compassionate, patient-focused approach
- Ability to work collaboratively with physicians and interdisciplinary teams
Responsibilities
Patient Care. Evaluate and manage patients following hospitalization for acute stroke and other neurological conditions; obtain medical histories and perform physical examinations; assess patient progress and develop and implement treatment plans
Follow-Up Care. Provide post-stroke follow-up and ongoing management, monitor response to treatment, address new or recurring symptoms, and coordinate appropriate diagnostic testing and specialty care
Treatment. Prescribe medications, provide patient education, and make appropriate referrals in collaboration with the neurology team
Documentation. Maintain accurate and timely medical records, update patient charts, and complete required clinical documentation
Education
MS: Nursing (Required)
Licenses / Certifications
NP - Nurse Practitioner Certification - New York State Education Department (NYSED), RN - Registered Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)
Physical Requirements
M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.
For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.
Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.
Pay Range
$100,000.00 - $150,000.00
City
Rochester
Postal CODE
14621
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.
Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master of Science in Nursing and possess active New York State Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse certifications. Strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a hospital setting are required.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Neurology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Neurology listings this role was benchmarked against, 18% are remote, 72% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$125k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $116k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Rochester Regional Health ranks #15 of 19 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
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/Stroke at Rochester Regional Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Nurse Practitioner roles — ranked against 14,250 active Nurse Practitioner roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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