Physician Assistant - Jacksonville, FL
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Job Description
Physician Assistant – Veterans Medical Evaluations | Full-Time
The IMA Group is seeking a Physician Assistant to perform medical disability evaluations for U.S. Veterans applying for service-connected benefits.
This is an evaluation-only role — no prescribing, treatment plans, or ongoing patient care. Providers conduct focused exams, review medical records, and complete structured reports using VA guidelines.
What You’ll Do
- Perform focused physical examinations and medical assessments
- Review medical records and diagnostic testing
- Complete clear, detailed medical reports using our digital platform
Qualifications
- Active Physician Assistant license
- Master’s degree from an accredited PA program
Clinical Experience as a Physician Assistant
Background in family medicine, internal medicine, emergency medicine, occupational medicine, PM&R, or orthopedics preferred
Why Join IMA?
- Evaluation-only role (no patient panel)
- Predictable full-time schedule
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k) with match
- PTO and student loan/tuition assistance
No On-call Responsibilities
If you're looking for a meaningful way to use your clinical expertise while supporting U.S. Veterans, we’d love to connect.
The IMA Group is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
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Key Responsibilities
The Physician Assistant will perform medical disability evaluations for U.S. Veterans by conducting focused physical examinations, reviewing medical records, and completing structured reports according to VA guidelines. This role is strictly evaluation-only, excluding prescribing, treatment plans, or ongoing patient care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 60% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida 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 76/100, 162 active listings.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant - Jacksonville, FL at IMA Group a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician Assistant roles — ranked against 4,540 active Physician Assistant roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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