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