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Salem, Virginia

Nurse Practitioner | M-F

Nurse Practitioner Above average in Nurse Practitioner rolesNo nightsFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$120k-$135k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Includes weekends
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Job Description

Day Shift - Flexible Start/Stop Times!

Join the team at Universal Health, where Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants collaborate to provide exceptional patient care in post-acute care facilities within your community. If you are passionate about improving patient outcomes and seek fulfillment in your profession, we invite you to consider this rewarding opportunity.

The Advanced Practice Provider role involves the proficient management and coordination of patient care within their assigned population. Universal Health is committed to providing comprehensive training, shadowing experiences, and oversight by a Medical Director to ensure our Nurse Practitioners are well-prepared and supported. We equip our Healthcare Providers with the necessary resources to meet the diverse needs of their patients.

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and deliver exceptional and appropriate patient care.
  • Communicate effectively with nursing staff, collaborating physicians, and the Director of Nursing (DON) regarding patient care.
  • Conduct patient rounds, contribute to daily care decisions, write orders, and facilitate scheduling of therapeutic and diagnostic tests and procedures.
  • Record daily visit notes in an electronic medical record in a timely manner, with dictation services available.
  • Maintain accurate records related to professional services, including attending to billing reports, claims, and correspondence.
  • Provide services as requested by UHC or as required by bylaws, policies, rules, or regulations of UHC or any affiliated healthcare facility.

Required Skills/Abilities

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide empathy and compassion.
  • Self-motivated, flexible, and a collaborative team player.
  • Positive attitude and strong customer service orientation.
  • Exceptional organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
  • Effective time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Prioritization skills with the ability to delegate tasks when appropriate.

Education and Experience

  • One year of relevant experience preferred.
  • Nursing experience in Geriatrics, Internal Medicine, ICU, Emergency Medicine, Hospitalist, or General Practice preferred.

License/Certification

  • Nurse Practitioner License (Required)
  • DEA Certification (Required)

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Standard Shift

  • Day shift

Supplemental Schedule

  • On Call

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner will coordinate and deliver patient care within post-acute care facilities, including conducting rounds and writing orders. They are responsible for maintaining accurate medical records and collaborating effectively with nursing staff and physicians.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Nurse Practitioner license and DEA certification. One year of relevant experience in fields such as Geriatrics, Internal Medicine, or Emergency Medicine is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

CollaborationAnalytical skillsDelegation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner | M-F at Universal Health a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Nurse Practitioner roles — ranked against 13,207 active Nurse Practitioner roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Geriatrics — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Universal Health ranks #10 of 18 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 14% are remote, 58% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

Nurse Practitioner pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$128k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $126k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Work-life snapshot

6.2/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Nurse Practitioner roles

  • No nights
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Salem

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$296k
Typical market rent
$1,631/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.6
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Roanoke, VA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Universal Health

Hospitals and Health Care
King of Prussia, PA
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement