Physician (MD/DO) – VA TBI & General Medical Disability Evaluations - Watertown, NY
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Job Description
Physician (MD/DO) – VA TBI & General Medical Evaluations
Watertown, NY (Travel to Syracuse for TBI Exams)
1 Day Per Week | Up to Full-Time Opportunity | No On-Call
Looking for a flexible physician role without nights, weekends, or ongoing patient management?
The IMA Group is seeking a Physician (MD/DO) to perform VA disability evaluations focused on Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) exams in Syracuse, with a home base in Watertown, NY. This opportunity begins at 1 day per week, with the potential to expand up to full-time for providers qualified and interested in performing General Medical evaluations.
Position Highlights
- Flexible 1 day/week schedule
- No treatment, prescribing, or follow-up care
- No nights, weekends, or on-call responsibilities
- Compensation: Earn $180 per exam, with full-time potential ranging from $140,000–$150,000 annually
- Opportunity to expand up to full-time through General Medical exams
- Meaningful work supporting Veterans
- Streamlined documentation and administrative support
- Compensation based on exam volume and expanded service capabilities
Responsibilities
- Perform VA TBI disability evaluations in Syracuse
- Review medical records and relevant clinical documentation
- Complete thorough and timely evaluation reports
- Maintain accurate and objective documentation
Qualifications
- MD or DO with an active New York license
- Must meet VA requirements to perform TBI examinations
- Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills
- Ability to travel from Watertown to Syracuse for TBI evaluations
Providers qualified and willing to perform General Medical exams may qualify for expanded schedules up to full-time
This role is ideal for physicians seeking flexibility, supplemental income, or a pathway to a predictable full-time schedule without traditional clinical demands.
- Apply today to learn more.
- The IMA Group is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
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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 New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$145k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $134k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York 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 78/100, 161 active listings.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician (MD/DO) – VA TBI & General Medical Disability Evaluations - Watertown, NY at The IMA Group a 8.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation — ranked against 206 active Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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