Explore Nurse Practitioner (NP) Jobs

Find Nurse Practitioner jobs that match your clinical expertise, specialty, and career goals. Nurse Practitioners are advanced practice registered nurses who assess patients, diagnose conditions, provide treatment, and support better health outcomes across a wide range of care settings. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities, including NP positions with salaries of $100,000 or more.

Nurse Practitioner Roles and Specialties

NP opportunities vary by patient population and clinical focus. Employers hire Family Nurse Practitioners, Adult-Gerontology NPs, Pediatric NPs, Psychiatric-Mental Health NPs, and Acute Care NPs, among other specialties. Roles may be based in hospitals, primary care practices, specialty clinics, community health organizations, telehealth services, or other healthcare settings.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

Typical responsibilities include taking medical histories, conducting examinations, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, developing treatment plans, prescribing medications where authorized, and coordinating care with other clinicians. Requirements generally include an active registered nurse license, graduate-level nurse practitioner education, national certification in a specialty, and any state licensure or prescriptive authority required for the position. Specific qualifications vary by employer and location.

Find the Right NP Opportunity

When comparing Nurse Practitioner jobs, consider specialty, patient population, care setting, schedule, location, team structure, and compensation. Review each listing for its required credentials and scope of practice, since clinical responsibilities and licensing rules differ by state. Browse Ladders to discover vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more and identify opportunities aligned with your experience and next career step.

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$250K - $300K *

Champion innovative radiology practices to enhance patient care and operational efficiency alongside a dynamic team. Drive clinical excellence and leverage technology to elevate standards across healt...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $100K *

Transform your career by joining our team of therapists, offering flexible schedules and a supportive environment. Enjoy autonomy in your practice while delivering quality care through in-person and t...

Boston, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $110K *

Deliver compassionate teletherapy to clients, ensuring effective treatment and support. Join a mission-driven team enhancing mental wellness through personalized care, collaboration, and innovative so...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K - $250K *

Deliver comprehensive case reviews and clinical guidance, ensuring regulatory compliance and optimal patient outcomes. Collaborate with healthcare teams across multiple states to enhance service quali...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$138K - $200K *

Engage in the development and oversight of clinical education for a PA program, ensuring quality curriculum and site management while collaborating with leadership to enhance student learning and perf...

Ontario, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$66K - $142K *

Manage comprehensive case management processes to assess, plan, and advocate for patient needs, ensuring optimal health outcomes through effective communication and resource utilization in a fully rem...

Ohio, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$245K - $265K *

Optimize partnerships with Medical Experts to enhance neurology care. Drive strategic insights and educational initiatives while collaborating across teams to influence business decisions and improve...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$112K - $187K *

Unlock potential by delivering tailored Physical Therapy services to children, conducting assessments, and collaborating with families and educators to enhance each child's progress and mobility in a...

New York, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $187K *

Support children's growth by providing essential Physical Therapy services in schools. Collaborate with families and educators to track progress and ensure IEP compliance while enhancing mobility and...

New York, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $187K *

Transform the lives of children by delivering essential Physical Therapy services in a school setting. Collaborate with families and educators to track progress and support individualized goals, ensur...

New York, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $187K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing Physical Therapy services to children, conducting evaluations, tracking progress, and collaborating with families and educators to support each child's unique...

New York, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $187K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing children's lives through tailored Physical Therapy services in a school setting. Collaborate with families and educators to support each child's unique goals...

New York, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $187K *

Transform lives by delivering essential Physical Therapy services to children in a school setting. Collaborate with families and educators to track progress and support individualized goals, ensuring...

New York, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $187K *

Help us deliver impactful Physical Therapy services to children, ensuring their progress through evaluations, collaboration with families, and adherence to IEP mandates in a supportive school environm...

New York, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$72K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to develop a competitive provider network while managing relationships and ensuring compliance through effective contract negotiation for healthcare services...

Fort Washington, PARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$500K+*

Contribute to a dynamic team of general teleradiologists, interpreting diagnostic imaging and enhancing patient care. Enjoy flexible scheduling and partnership opportunities while working remotely in...

Tennessee, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $131K *

Inspire excellence in behavioral healthcare by delivering high-quality services to diverse populations. Collaborate with a dedicated clinical team to enhance patient care while enjoying flexible sched...

Brunswick, MERemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $110K *

Unlock potential by delivering in-home rehabilitation services to older adults. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to assess, develop, and implement individualized therapy programs that enhance...

Massachusetts, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $110K *

Transform rehabilitation services by delivering personalized physical therapy in patients' homes, enhancing their independence and quality of life through tailored treatment plans and comprehensive ca...

New Hampshire, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $110K *

Advance outpatient rehabilitation services by delivering personalized physical therapy in patients' homes, enhancing independence and quality of life for older adults through tailored treatment plans...

Massachusetts, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient independence through personalized in-home physical therapy. You'll assess, develop, and implement rehabilitation programs for older adults, ensuring h...

Massachusetts, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $110K *

Transform patient care by delivering personalized outpatient therapy in home settings. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance rehabilitation outcomes for older adults, ensuring independen...

Massachusetts, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$184K - $396K *

Lead our clinical strategy in the West Region, driving performance in cost, quality, and member experience through partnerships with healthcare providers. Collaborate with teams to enhance value-based...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$73K - $87K *

Accelerate student success by providing personalized support and coaching throughout the BSN program. Engage with diverse learners to enhance academic skills, foster persistence, and ensure effective...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$115K - $120K *

Engage as a licensed mental health professional providing telehealth services. Conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and facilitate therapy sessions in a secure virtual environment, ensuring q...

Nicholasville, KYRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Nurse Practitioner do?question toggle

    A Nurse Practitioner is an advanced practice registered nurse who evaluates patients, diagnoses and manages health conditions, develops treatment plans, and provides preventive and ongoing care. Duties depend on specialty, employer, and state scope-of-practice rules.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Nurse Practitioner jobs?question toggle

    Most positions require an active RN license, graduate-level NP education, national certification in the relevant specialty, and state licensure. Some employers also require clinical experience, specific certifications, or prescriptive authority.

  • What specialties can Nurse Practitioners work in?question toggle

    Common specialties include family practice, adult-gerontology, pediatrics, psychiatric-mental health, and acute care. Available roles and credential requirements vary by employer and location.

  • Where do Nurse Practitioners work?question toggle

    Nurse Practitioners work in settings such as hospitals, primary care practices, specialty clinics, community health organizations, and telehealth services.

  • How can I find Nurse Practitioner jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Explore vetted NP listings on Ladders and review each job's salary information, specialty, location, schedule, and credential requirements. Compensation varies with factors such as experience, location, employer, and clinical focus.