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IMA Group
Erie, Pennsylvania

Physician Assistant – Erie, PA

Physician Assistant 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$110k-$125k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Physician Assistant – Veteran Disability Evaluations

Erie, PA | Full-Time | Monday–Friday Days

Help veterans get the benefits they’ve earned, and keep your evenings and weekends for yourself. The IMA Group is hiring a Physician Assistant to perform Veteran disability evaluations on behalf of the VA. This is an evaluation-only role: no treatment plans, no patient panels, and no after-hours calls.

Compensation: $110,000–$125,000 annually, based on experience

What You’ll Do

  • Conduct focused disability evaluations for Veterans
  • Review service and clinical histories and supporting medical records
  • Document your findings in clear, objective reports using an efficient electronic system

What You’ll Bring

  • Active PA license and NCCPA certification
  • Graduate degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program
  • Experience in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, PM&R, Orthopedics, Occupational Medicine, or a similar specialty preferred
  • A commitment to serving the Veteran community

Why Providers Choose IMA

  • Predictable Monday–Friday daytime schedule
  • No weekends or on-call coverage
  • Streamlined workflows, so your time goes to evaluations instead of paperwork
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401(k) with company match
  • PTO, paid holidays, and parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Support

Every evaluation you complete plays a direct role in the benefits a Veteran receives. If you want meaningful work, a steady schedule, and real work-life balance, apply today.

The IMA Group is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Government Services Division supports local, state, and federal agencies and delivers professional and objective medical and psychological examinations as well as ancillary services.

Our Payer Services Division meets the evaluation and screening needs of Carriers, TPAs, Public Entities and Employers and includes behavioral health and physical medicine specialty services, working with a wide range of organizations within the workers' compensation, disability, liability, and auto markets.

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 focused disability evaluations for veterans by reviewing service and clinical histories. Document findings in clear, objective reports using an electronic system.

Requirements

Requires an active PA license, NCCPA certification, and a graduate degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program. Experience in specialties such as Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Orthopedics is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical documentationMedical record reviewElectronic medical records

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant – Erie, PA at IMA Group a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Family Medicine (PA) — ranked against 281 active Family Medicine (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Family Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context

IMA Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 154 active listings.

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 48% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Family Medicine PA by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.0 / 10 · top 5% in family medicine (pa)ranked against 281 Family Medicine (PA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$110k–$125kFamily Medicine PA median $128k (middle half $110k–$155k)43 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$120k in purchasing powerPennsylvania index 97.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Family Medicine PA listings in Pennsylvania15 active293 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 48% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentPennsylvania physician assistant listings (all specialties): 19% state a sign-on bonus · 6% offer loan repayment181 active listings, Nov 2026
Family Medicine PA hiring demand#2 of 6 specialtiespostings stay open a median 52 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 409 postings, 124 closed
New Family Medicine PA listings182 in the last 30 days302 the 30 days before (−40%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Family Medicine PA pay trend+4.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
IMA Groupsilver tier, 77/100Top Employers work-life index154 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (281 Family Medicine (PA) listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Family Medicine (PA) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 281 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • Includes call
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About IMA Group

Hospitals and Health Care
Tarrytown, NY
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
401(k) with company match
PTO, paid holidays, and parental leave
Tuition reimbursement and student loan support

Living in Erie

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$202k≈ 1.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,098/mo≈ 12% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.0
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Erie, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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