Nurse Practitioner - Forest, VA - Full Time

Nurse Practitioner 9.1 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$117k-$143k

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • Exciting Opportunity for Nurse Practitioners – Full-Time available.
  • Specialty: Nurse Practitioner
  • Location: Forest, Virginia
  • Shifts: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (MONDAY-FRIDAY)
  • Compensation: $450–$550 per day (Guaranteed daily rate)
  • Status: W-2 Employment
  • Paid Time Off: Accrued PTO
  • Benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision insurance options available for eligible employees.
  • Other: Malpractice Coverage

Why Join Us?

Be part of a Nurse Practitioner-owned company that puts your work-life balance first! We offer competitive guaranteed pay, a supportive environment, and the flexibility you’ve been looking for.

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 1-5 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 looking to kickstart your career or an experienced provider seeking a slower, more flexible pace, this role is 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.

Email thomas@cmslexington.com for any questions or assistance.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct one-time disability assessments for Veterans by reviewing records and documenting findings on a secure platform. Provide clinical support in a low-stress environment without performing treatments, procedures, or diagnoses.

Requirements

The role is open to both new graduates and experienced Nurse Practitioners. Candidates must be prepared to work on-site in Forest, Virginia during standard weekday business hours.

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentRecord reviewElectronic documentationPatient careNurse practitioner practice

Family Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 66% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $129k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner - Forest, VA - Full Time 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 Family Medicine (NP) — ranked against 2,625 active Family Medicine (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs · 27 employers

401k / retirement match
90%
CME allowance
60%
Sign-on bonus
53%
Loan repayment
20%
Relocation assistance
17%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 9.1
Among the best 10% of Family Medicine (NP) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,625 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Forest

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$367k≈ 3.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,524/mo≈ 16% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.4
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Lynchburg, VA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Commonwealth Medical Services

Hospitals and Health Care
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Accrued PTO
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Malpractice Coverage