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Watertown, New York

Physician (MD/DO) – VA TBI & General Medical Disability Evaluations - Watertown, NY

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 8.1 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsPart-Time

Listed compensation

from $140,000

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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

Medical DocumentationMedical Record ReviewPatient Evaluation

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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Salary Distribution16 jobs · 7 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks14 jobs · 7 employers

401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
29%
Relocation assistance
21%
Sign-on bonus
14%
Loan repayment
14%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 8.1
Among the best 10% of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 206 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Watertown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$203k≈ 1.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,565/mo≈ 13% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
87.7
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Watertown-Fort Drum, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.