Nurse Practitioner - (Part-Time) - Hazard, KY

Nurse Practitioner 9.1 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsContract Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$156k-$195k

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • Nurse Practitioner – Veteran Disability Exams (1099, Part-Time)
  • Location: Hazard, KY
  • Shifts: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (1 day per week)
  • Compensation: $600–$750 per day
  • Employment Type: 1099 Contract

Why This Role Is Different

Skip the uncertainty of per-exam contracting and enjoy a 1099 position with guaranteed income and built-in support.

Join a provider-led organization that puts clinicians first—while allowing you to make a meaningful impact serving our nation’s Veterans.

What You’ll Do

  • Conduct one-time assessments for our nation’s Veterans, helping them in their disability claim process.
  • Enjoy a low-stress setting, seeing just 1-6 Veterans per day.
  • Review records and complete assessments electronically on a secure platform.
  • Benefit from fully provided technology, training, and clinical support.

What You WON’T Do

  • No treatments, procedures, or diagnosing.
  • No prescribing, billing, or disability percentage calculations.
  • No scheduling your appointments and walk-ins are not permitted.
  • No nights, weekends, or holidays.

Who We’re Looking For

Whether you’re a new graduate or an experienced provider seeking a more flexible, lower-stress role—this opportunity is designed for you.

Apply today to join a mission-driven company that values YOU. Make a difference in the lives of Veterans—without sacrificing your own.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct one-time disability assessments for Veterans by reviewing records and completing documentation on a secure platform. The role focuses on assessment rather than treatment, diagnosis, or prescribing.

Requirements

The position is open to both new graduates and experienced Nurse Practitioners. Candidates must be comfortable working in a clinical environment focused on disability claim support.

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentRecord reviewElectronic documentation

Disability Evaluation — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 32% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Nurse Practitioner jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score9.1 / 10 · top 5% in nurse practitioner rolesranked against 13,991 Nurse Practitioner roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedNurse Practitioner median $167k (middle half $140k–$224k)101 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingKentucky index 90.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Nurse Practitioner listings in Kentucky177 active14,236 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 52% remote · 32% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Nurse Practitioner pay trend+1.1% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (13,991 Nurse Practitioner roles listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner - (Part-Time) - Hazard, KY at Commonwealth Medical Services a 9.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as exceptional. This places the position in the top 5% in Nurse Practitioner roles — ranked against 13,991 active Nurse Practitioner roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

11 jobs
401k / retirement match
91%
CME allowance
27%
Visa sponsorship
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 9.1
Among the best 10% of Nurse Practitioner roles listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 13,991 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
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About Commonwealth Medical Services

Hospitals and Health Care
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Guaranteed income
Fully provided technology, training, and clinical support
Low-stress setting
No nights, weekends, or holidays

Living in Hazard

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$137k
Median resident rent
$720/mo
Residents’ average commute
14 min
State income tax
Up to 4.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.