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Job description
Date posted: September 2, 2026
Pay: $600.00 - $700.00 per day
Job description:
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Veteran Disability Examinations Up to $700 per Day
Location: Paducah, Kentucky and surrounding areas within a 25-mile radius
Schedule: Per diem, three days per week
Pay: Up to $700 per day
Patient Volume: Approximately four to five Veterans per day
We are seeking a licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to perform Compensation and Pension (C&P) disability examinations for Veterans in the Paducah, Kentucky area.
This is an examination-only position. There is no treatment, prescribing, or ongoing patient care. The Nurse Practitioner will review medical records, discuss the Veteran s relevant medical history and current symptoms, conduct focused physical examinations, and complete the required Disability Benefits Questionnaire documentation.
Responsibilities
Perform focused medical disability examinations for Veterans
Review medical records and claim-related information before appointments
Obtain and document relevant medical histories and current symptoms
Conduct physical assessments based on the conditions being evaluated
Accurately complete structured reports and Disability Benefits Questionnaires
Submit documentation promptly and respond to clarification requests as needed
Provide a professional, respectful, and Veteran-centered examination experience
Schedule and Compensation
Per-diem opportunity scheduled three days per week
Compensation of up to $700 per day
Approximately four to five Veterans scheduled per day
Appointments generally require minutes for the examination and documentation
Scheduling and administrative support provided
No office ownership or personal clinical space required
Qualifications
Active, unrestricted Kentucky Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license
Current national board certification
Minimum of one year of clinical experience
Ability to complete required credentialing and background-screening requirements
Strong physical-assessment and clinical-documentation skills
Reliable availability for three days per week
Ability to work within 25 miles of Paducah, Kentucky
Training is provided on the C&P examination process, electronic documentation system, and Disability Benefits Questionnaire requirements.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Nurse Practitioner interested in supporting Veterans through meaningful, non-treatment-based evaluations while maintaining a consistent per-diem schedule.
Application Question(s):
Are you available to work 3 days per week?
License/Certification:
NP-C (Required)
PA-C (Required)
Work Location: In person
Worksite address
paducah, KY, 42001, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.