IMA Group logo
IMA Group
Watertown, New York

Physician (MD/DO) - Watertown, NY (3 - 4 days per week)

Occupational Health 8.7 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$84k-$120k

The week · per this postingWeekdays only

Ask the employer about the work setting and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • Physician (MD/DO) – VA Occupational Health & Disability Evaluations- Watertown, NY
  • 3–4 Days Per Week | 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 Occupational Health & Disability exams in Watertown, NY. This opportunity is available for 3–4 days per week.

Position Highlights

  • Flexible 3–4 day/week schedule
  • No treatment, prescribing, or follow-up care
  • No nights, weekends, or on-call responsibilities
  • Compensation: Prorated based on schedule — approximately $84,000–$90,000 annually for 3 days/week, or $112,000–$120,000 annually for 4 days/week
  • Meaningful work supporting Veterans
  • Streamlined documentation and administrative support
  • Compensation based on exam volume

Responsibilities

  • Perform VA Occupational Health & Disability evaluations in Watertown, NY
  • 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 Occupational Health & Disability examinations

Strong Clinical Assessment and Documentation Skills

  • This role is ideal for physicians seeking flexibility, supplemental income, or a predictable part-time schedule without traditional clinical demands.
  • Apply today to learn more.
  • 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.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Medical documentationMedical record review

Occupational Health — Physician Career Context

Of the 44 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 70% have no call, 86% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$102k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $95k 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, 162 active listings.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician (MD/DO) - Watertown, NY (3 - 4 days per week) at IMA Group a 8.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Physician roles — ranked against 21,509 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top Occupational Health Jobs

17 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution17 jobs · 4 employers

5
<$305k
5
$305k-335k
5
$335k-365k
1
$384k
1
$415k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs · 4 employers

CME allowance
100%
401k / retirement match
100%
Sign-on bonus
94%
Relocation assistance
82%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Medicine Physician |Greater Seattle Area

UnitedHealth Group · Everett, Washington

$242k-$415k
#2

Occupational Medicine Physician, (MD/DO) Corvallis, OR

UnitedHealth Group · Corvallis, Oregon

$238k-$384k
#3

Physician

$250k-$356k
#4

Physician Center Medical Director

$250k-$356k
+ 15 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 8.7
Among the best 10% of Physician roles listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,509 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≈ 2.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,565/mo≈ 22% 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.