TBI Physician (MD/DO) – Part-Time Evaluations in Altoona/Pittsburgh, PA (1-2 days per week)
Compensation
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Job Description
TBI Physician (MD/DO) – Part-Time (1–2 Days/Week, Based on Volume)
The IMA Group is seeking a Physician (MD/DO) with expertise in Traumatic Brain Injury to perform evaluation-based exams for disability cases — no treatment, no prescribing, no ongoing patient care.
Location
This role covers VA TBI evaluations primarily between the Altoona and Pittsburgh, PA areas, along with Disability ENT exams in Pittsburgh. Candidates may be based in Pittsburgh with travel to Altoona, or based in Altoona with travel to Pittsburgh approximately once a week.
What You'll Do
- Conduct comprehensive TBI evaluations for individuals applying for disability benefits
- Perform Disability ENT exams in Pittsburgh
- Review medical records and interpret diagnostic findings
- Complete detailed, objective reports using our proprietary reporting system
What You'll Need
- Active, unrestricted MD or DO license
- Board certification or eligibility in Psychiatry, Neurology, Neurosurgery, or Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R)
- Demonstrated experience evaluating patients with TBI
- Why Physicians Choose IMA
- Flexible schedule — 1–2 days per week, based on volume
- No treatment, prescribing, or follow-up care
- No on-call responsibilities
Structured Workflow with Administrative Support
- Ideal for physicians looking to apply their clinical expertise in a low-stress, evaluation-only setting — no ongoing caseload required.
- The IMA Group is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
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Key Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive TBI and ENT disability evaluations for patients without providing ongoing treatment or prescribing medication. Review medical records and complete detailed, objective reports using the company's proprietary system.
Requirements
Must hold an active, unrestricted MD or DO license and be board certified or eligible in Psychiatry, Neurology, Neurosurgery, or PM&R. Demonstrated experience in evaluating patients with TBI is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
IMA Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 154 active listings.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.9 / 10 · above average in physical medicine & rehabilitation | ranked against 208 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physician median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)42 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Pennsylvania index 97.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation listings in Pennsylvania | 18 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All physician listings in Pennsylvania | 926 active | 22,314 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Pennsylvania physician listings (all specialties): 28% state a sign-on bonus (median $73k) · 15% offer loan repayment926 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation hiring demand | #20 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 31 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 64 postings, 42 closed |
| New Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation listings | 102 in the last 30 days | 44 the 30 days before (+132%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physician pay trend (all specialties) | −2.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| IMA Group | silver tier, 77/100 | Top Employers work-life index154 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates TBI Physician (MD/DO) – Part-Time Evaluations in Altoona/Pittsburgh, PA (1-2 days per week) at IMA Group a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation — ranked against 208 active Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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