Nurse Practitioner (Neurology) - Scottsdale, AZ

HealthOp Solutions•Scottsdale, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner will provide outpatient adult neurology care at an established clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona. The role offers a structured transition into neurology for experienced Nurse Practitioners, with physician-supported mentorship and hands-on specialty development. The clinic sees approximately 12 patients per day, with 60-minute new-patient visits and 30-minute follow-ups. The adult patient population presents with a broad range of acute and chronic neurological conditions, including headache disorders, movement disorders, and neuropathy. Clinical work includes evaluating and managing patients, reviewing diagnostic studies and imaging, adjusting medications, monitoring disease progression, and educating patients and families. The Nurse Practitioner may train in and perform office-based procedures—including Botox injections, occipital nerve blocks, trigger point injections, and carpal tunnel injections—and gain exposure to Deep Brain Stimulation programming, subject to training and credentialing. This is a full-time, direct-hire W-2 position performed entirely on-site at a single outpatient clinic location. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with no nights, weekends, call, or travel. Compensation is $120,000–$170,000 per year, based on experience. Benefits include medical and dental coverage, a 401(k), PTO, paid holidays, malpractice coverage, and a CME allowance.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
Active Arizona Nurse Practitioner license or eligibility to obtain Arizona licensure.
National board certification as an FNP, AGNP, or ACNP.
Current DEA registration or ability to obtain it before practice.
Strong clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills.
Able to work full-time on-site in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Interest in adult neurology and specialty medicine.
Sound independent medical decision-making.
Ability to collaborate closely with physicians while developing clinical autonomy.

Nice To Haves

Interest in learning office-based neurological procedures and injection therapies.
Values patient education, continuity of care, and individualized treatment planning.
Welcomes mentorship and ongoing professional development.
Experience as a Nurse Practitioner in another specialty is welcome; prior neurology experience is not stated as required.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and manage adult patients with acute and chronic neurological conditions.
Perform comprehensive histories, physical examinations, and focused neurological assessments.
Develop, implement, and adjust individualized treatment plans.
Order, review, and interpret diagnostic studies, laboratory testing, and imaging results.
Prescribe and manage medications within the Nurse Practitioner’s scope of licensure and practice authority.
Perform or assist with office-based neurological procedures, including Botox injections, occipital nerve blocks, trigger point injections, and carpal tunnel injections, as trained and credentialed.
Participate in training and clinical exposure related to Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) programming.
Monitor treatment effectiveness, disease progression, and patient response to therapy.
Educate patients and families about diagnoses, medications, treatment options, and long-term management.
Collaborate with neurologists and the wider clinical team on complex cases.
Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation in the electronic medical record.
Participate in continuing medical education, clinical training, and quality improvement work.