Pays $97k-$175kNurse Practitioner market median is ~$138k (305 jobs) · Top 25% in Neurology (NP) for work-life (7.7/10, vs 134 in this specialty)

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Neurology

Nurse Practitioner Top 25% in Neurology (NP)No weekendsNo nightsFull-Time Physician-Supervised State
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About the Role

Outpatient neurology NP/PA in St. Louis, MO. No evenings or weekends. 10 patients/day. $97K-$174.6K.

Join Washington University in St. Louis as a Neurology Nurse Practitioner/PA – No Weekends in St. Louis, Missouri. Location ST. LOUIS, MO 63108 Scheduled Hours 40 Position Summary The WashU Department of Neurology is actively seeking a dedicated and patient-oriented Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to fill an open position in the outpatient setting.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $97K - $174.6K
  • 22 days PTO.
  • 10 recognized holidays
  • Sick time
  • Competitive health insurance
  • Free Metro transit U-Pass
  • 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Wellness programs
  • 4 weeks caregiver leave

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No weekends required.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers weekends off, day shifts only. Work with Washington University in St. Louis in St. Louis, Missouri.

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will diagnose and treat memory disorders in an outpatient setting while developing a dedicated patient panel. They will also provide direct patient care, interpret diagnostic studies, and contribute to clinical research projects and quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Nursing or be a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program. Current licensure in Missouri or the ability to obtain it within three months, along with Basic Life Support certification, is required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

NeurologyPatient assessmentDiagnostic studiesDisease managementPatient educationClinical researchPharmacologyPreventive careEpic EHRHIPAA complianceInterpersonal communicationAdaptabilityMultitaskingTime managementTeamwork

Neurology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 42% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$136k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $150k in an average-cost state. 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Neurology at Washington University in St. Louis a 7.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Neurology (NP) — ranked against 134 active Neurology (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 7.7/10 on work-life balance for Nurse Practitioner roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 305 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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About Washington University in St. Louis

Benefits & Perks

Up to 22 days vacation
10 recognized holidays
Sick time
Competitive health insurance
Free Metro transit U-Pass
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
Wellness programs
4 weeks caregiver leave