Nurse Practitioner, Neurology
Listed compensation
$135k-$150k
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Job Description
Essen Health Care is the largest privately held, multispecialty medical group in New York, providing high-quality, compassionate care to some of the state’s most vulnerable and underserved residents.
Founded in 1999, we’ve grown from a single primary care office into a network of 50+ locations offering urgent care, primary care and specialty services, from women’s health to endocrinology and psychiatry. We also provide nursing home support, care management, and in-home care through our Essen House Calls program.
Guided by a Population Health model, our team of 500+ providers deliver care in-person, at home, or via telehealth, ensuring patients get the support they need when and where they need it.
We’re looking for talented, motivated individuals to join our growing team. Whether you’re a medical provider, administrator, or operations professional, there’s a career here for you. Join us in making a real difference in the health of our community.
Job Summary
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Neurology Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our dynamic team. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in delivering comprehensive Neurology care to patients, working closely with an interdisciplinary team in both long-term care and acute settings.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients while growing professionally within a supportive, mission-driven environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide neurology consults for residents with neurological conditions
- Evaluate and manage conditions including stroke, Parkinson’s disease, seizures, neuropathy, dementia, and movement disorders
- Perform neurological examinations and cognitive assessments
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests including imaging and lab studies
- Manage neurologic medications and treatment plans
- Collaborate with neurologists and interdisciplinary teams
- Educate patients and caregivers about neurological conditions and treatment adherence
- Maintain EMR documentation and regulatory compliance
Qualifications
- Minimum of 6 months of experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility (Hospital/outpatient office experience will also be considered)
- Active and unrestricted NP license
- DEA license required
- CPR certification (BCLS/BLS)
- Master’s degree in Nursing (NP applicants)
- Graduation from an accredited NP program
- Preferred: Experience in Neurology (training available if not)
- Preferred: Familiarity with EMR systems (e. g., Sigma, Visual, PCC – training provided)
- Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills
Equal Opportunity Employer
Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.
Key Skills
Neurology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Neurology listings this role was benchmarked against, 16% are remote, 62% have no call, 70% 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 ~$143k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $132k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Essen Medical Associates holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 61 active listings.
Neurology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner, Neurology at Essen Medical Associates 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 13,977 active Nurse Practitioner roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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