Physician Assistant - Altoona, PA
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Job Description
Physician Assistant – Disability Medical Evaluations | Altoona, PA
The IMA Group is looking for a Physician Assistant to join our team in Altoona, PA, performing independent medical evaluations for individuals applying for disability benefits. This is an evaluation-only role: no treatment, no on-call, no follow-up. You’ll spend your time on what you do best, which is thorough, objective clinical assessments.
What You’ll Do
- Take medical histories and perform focused physical examinations
- Review diagnostic testing and medical records
- Document findings in clear, accurate, objective medical reports
- Submit completed evaluations through our easy-to-use digital platform
What We’re Looking For
- Active Pennsylvania Physician Assistant license
- NCCPA certification (PA-C)
Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies
- At least 1 year of clinical PA experience (primary care, urgent care, emergency medicine, internal medicine, PM&R, or orthopedics preferred)
- Strong documentation skills and attention to detail
What We Offer
- Predictable schedule with no on-call or after-hours responsibilities
- No ongoing patient management or follow-up
- Full benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
- Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave
- Streamlined digital reporting tools and a supportive clinical team
- The IMA Group is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
Our Government Services Division supports local, state, and federal agencies and delivers professional and objective medical and psychological examinations as well as ancillary services.
Our Payer Services Division meets the evaluation and screening needs of Carriers, TPAs, Public Entities and Employers and includes behavioral health and physical medicine specialty services, working with a wide range of organizations within the workers' compensation, disability, liability, and auto markets.
Our Clinical Research Division performs all types of Phase II-IV clinical trials in multiple therapeutic areas through a flexible nationwide network of site locations and virtual capabilities.
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Key Responsibilities
The Physician Assistant will perform independent medical evaluations for disability benefit applicants by taking medical histories and conducting focused physical examinations. They are responsible for reviewing diagnostic records and documenting findings in clear, objective medical reports.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active Pennsylvania Physician Assistant license, NCCPA certification, and a Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies. A minimum of one year of clinical experience in fields such as primary care, urgent care, or internal medicine is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant - Altoona, PA at IMA Group a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician Assistant roles — ranked against 4,572 active Physician Assistant roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Disability Evaluations — Physician Assistant Career Context
IMA Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 78/100, 159 active listings.
Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 62% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.1 / 10 · above average in physician assistant roles | ranked against 4,572 Physician Assistant roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physician Assistant median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)36 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Pennsylvania index 97.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physician Assistant listings in Pennsylvania | 274 active | 4,637 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 10% remote · 62% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| IMA Group | silver tier, 78/100 | Top Employers work-life index159 active listings |
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