Mid-Career Positions (4)
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Experienced) - Winthrop Family Medicine
Winthrop, ME
Clinical Director, Behavioral Health
Remote - New York
Maternal Addiction Treatment Education & Research (MATER) - Lead Nurse Practitioner
Philadelphia, PA
Associate Clinical Director, Integrated Care Quality (NP/MD)
Remote
Why Choose Mid-Career
Advance Your Career
Leadership Roles
Advance to clinical supervisor, program director, or lead clinician. Shape treatment protocols and mentor the next generation of NPs.
Specialization
Deepen expertise in cardiology, oncology, dermatology, or acute care.
Leadership
Supervisory and program director positions.
Premium Salary
Mid-career NPs command pay at the top of the typical NP band.
Specialization
Deepen expertise in a high-demand clinical specialty.
Teaching
Precept students and mentor new graduates.
Mid-Career Salary
Average mid-career NP salary:
$155k
Before You Apply
What You Need
NP Certification
Active national certification in your specialty.
State License
APRN licensure and prescriptive authority.
3+ Years Experience
Demonstrated advanced practice clinical experience.
Leadership Skills
Supervisory, mentoring, or program management experience.
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FAQ
Mid-Career NP Questions
What defines a mid-career NP role?
Mid-career NP positions target providers with 3-10+ years of experience. These roles offer leadership opportunities, higher autonomy, specialty focus, and compensation toward the top of the typical $95K-$160K NP band.
What leadership roles are available?
Mid-career NPs can advance to clinical supervisor, program director, lead clinician, chief NP, or clinical director positions. Many roles involve mentoring new graduates and overseeing clinical protocols.
How do I transition into a specialty?
With 3+ years of advanced practice experience, you can move into specialties like cardiology, oncology, dermatology, emergency, or hospitalist practice. Additional certifications and targeted clinical experience accelerate the transition.
Is precepting valuable for mid-career growth?
Yes — precepting students and supervising new grads strengthens your clinical leadership profile and can support adjunct faculty appointments. Whether precepting is compensated varies by employer, so ask how it is recognized — pay, protected time, or CE credit — when negotiating a role.
What salary growth can mid-career NPs expect?
Mid-career NPs typically out-earn entry-level colleagues by a wide margin. Leadership responsibilities, specialty expertise, and multi-state licensure push compensation toward the top of the NP pay range — and often beyond it in high-demand markets.