Nurse Practitioner (Neurology) - Ahwatukee, AZ

HealthOp Solutions•Phoenix, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner will provide outpatient adult neurology care at an established clinic in Ahwatukee, Phoenix, Arizona. The position serves adults with a broad range of acute and chronic neurological conditions, including headache and migraine disorders, movement disorders, and neuropathy. The typical patient volume is approximately 12 patients per day, with 60 minutes allocated for new-patient visits and 30 minutes for follow-ups. The role includes evaluating new complaints and managing established patients over time, reviewing diagnostic studies, adjusting medications, monitoring disease progression, and collaborating with neurologists on complex cases. The practice offers structured mentorship and hands-on specialty development for experienced Nurse Practitioners entering neurology from another specialty. With appropriate training and credentialing, the Nurse Practitioner may perform office-based procedures such as Botox injections, occipital nerve blocks, trigger point injections, and carpal tunnel injections, and will receive exposure to Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) programming. The role is full-time and on-site at a single clinic location, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and no nights, weekends, call, or travel. Compensation is $120,000–$170,000 per year, based on experience.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
Active Arizona Nurse Practitioner license, or eligibility to obtain Arizona licensure.
Appropriate national board certification (FNP, AGNP, or ACNP).
Current DEA registration, or the ability to obtain it prior to practice.
Strong clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills.
Able to work full-time on-site in Ahwatukee, Arizona.
A real interest in adult neurology and specialty medicine.
Sound, independent medical decision-making.
Comfort collaborating closely with physicians while growing into clinical autonomy.
Interest in learning office-based neurological procedures and injection therapies.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Nurse Practitioner in another specialty with an interest in transitioning into adult neurology.
Interest in long-term adult neurology practice, continuity of care, and chronic and complex disease management.
Interest in adding office-based procedures and injection therapies to clinical skills.
Value for mentorship, physician-supported practice, and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and manage adult patients presenting 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 scope of Nurse Practitioner 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 on diagnoses, medications, treatment options, and long-term management.
Collaborate with neurologists and the wider clinical team on complex cases.
Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in the electronic medical record.
Take part in continuing medical education, clinical training, and quality improvement work.