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Physician Assistant (PA-C) – VA Evaluations | Syracuse, NY

Physician AssistantIncludes callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-time

Listed compensation

$120k-$130k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Physician Assistant – Work-Life Balance Role | No Nights or Weekends

Syracuse, NY | Full-Time

Ready to step away from long shifts, on-call rotations, and patient overload? This role offers a refreshing alternative.

We’re hiring a Physician Assistant to perform VA evaluations in a low-stress, structured setting. You’ll focus entirely on assessments—no treatment plans, no prescriptions, and no ongoing patient management.

Why This Role Stands Out

  • Predictable Monday–Friday schedule
  • No nights, weekends, or call requirements
  • Competitive pay: $120,000 – $130,000 annually
  • Generous PTO and full benefits
  • Mission-driven work supporting Veterans

In This Role, You Will

  • Conduct one-time, in-person VA evaluations
  • Review and interpret medical documentation
  • Complete clear and timely reports

What We’re Looking For

  • Licensed Physician Assistant with NCCPA certification
  • At least 1 year of clinical experience

Detail-oriented with Strong Documentation Skills

  • If you’re looking for stability, balance, and purpose—this is a great next step.
  • The IMA Group is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

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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.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct one-time, in-person VA evaluations for veterans. Review medical documentation and complete clear, timely reports without managing ongoing treatment plans.

Requirements

Must be a licensed Physician Assistant with NCCPA certification. Requires at least one year of clinical experience and strong documentation skills.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Clinical AssessmentReport Writing

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant (PA-C) – VA Evaluations | Syracuse, NY at The IMA Group a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Primary Care (PA) — ranked against 446 active Primary Care (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Primary Care — Physician Assistant Career Context

IMA Group ranks #10 of 18 employers hiring Physician Assistant on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 76/100, 162 active listings.

Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 72% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Primary Care pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$125k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $116k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

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  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • Includes call