Physician Assistant (PA) – Veteran Disability Evaluations - St. Louis, MO

Physician Assistant 8.0 Work-LifeNo callNo nightsFull-Time

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Job Description

A Different Approach to Practicing Medicine

Looking for a full-time opportunity that allows you to use your clinical expertise without the demands of traditional patient care?

The IMA Group is seeking a Physician Assistant to join our team in St. Louis, MO, conducting medical evaluations for Veterans seeking disability benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

This is an assessment-focused position rather than a traditional clinical practice. You'll perform comprehensive evaluations, review medical histories and supporting records, and document clinical findings. There are no treatment plans, prescriptions, ongoing patient panels, or follow-up care responsibilities.

It's an opportunity to continue making a difference through medicine while enjoying a more predictable and structured professional environment.

What Makes This Opportunity Different?

  • Full-Time Employment: Enjoy the stability of a full-time position with a comprehensive benefits package.
  • Predictable Schedule: No on-call responsibilities, nights, or weekend rotations.
  • Evaluation-Based Practice: Focus on clinical assessments rather than ongoing patient management.
  • Less Administrative Burden: No prescribing, treatment planning, or managing a continuous patient caseload.
  • Meaningful Impact: Help Veterans receive the disability evaluations they need in recognition of their service.

Professional Support: Receive comprehensive onboarding, clinical guidance, and access to an established electronic documentation platform.

Your Responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive medical evaluations of Veterans for VA disability benefit determinations.
  • Review medical histories, treatment records, diagnostic testing, and other supporting documentation.
  • Conduct appropriate physical examinations and assess reported medical conditions.
  • Prepare thorough, objective medical findings and disability evaluation reports in accordance with VA requirements.
  • Utilize IMA's electronic platform to complete documentation and submit evaluation reports.

Qualifications

  • Active Physician Assistant license.
  • Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
  • Previous clinical experience required.
  • Experience in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Occupational Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, or Orthopedics is preferred.

Comprehensive Benefits

  • We believe taking care of our providers is just as important as the work they do. Our benefits package includes:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Bring Your Clinical Experience to a Role With Purpose

You don't have to sacrifice your work-life balance to continue making a difference in healthcare. Join The IMA Group and use your medical expertise to support the Veterans who have served our country.

Apply today to learn more about this full-time opportunity in St. Louis!

The IMA Group is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

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Key Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive medical evaluations of Veterans seeking VA disability benefits, including reviewing medical histories and supporting records and performing appropriate physical examinations. Document objective clinical findings and submit disability evaluation reports using the company’s electronic platform in accordance with VA requirements.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Medical EvaluationPhysical ExaminationMedical Record ReviewClinical AssessmentClinical DocumentationMedical History ReviewDiagnostic Test InterpretationObjective Reporting

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant (PA) – Veteran Disability Evaluations - St. Louis, MO at Department of Veterans Affairs 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 908 active Family Medicine (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.

Family Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context

Department of Veterans Affairs holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 85/100, 5 active listings.

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 76% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Family Medicine PA by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.0 / 10 · top 5% in family medicine (pa)ranked against 908 Family Medicine (PA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedFamily Medicine PA median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)42 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingMissouri index 90.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 76% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentUS physician assistant listings (all specialties): 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 7% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Family Medicine PA hiring demand#2 of 6 specialtiespostings stay open a median 52 days · 30% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 409 postings, 124 closed
New Family Medicine PA listings188 in the last 30 days282 the 30 days before (−33%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Family Medicine PA pay trend+1.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Department of Veterans Affairssilver tier, 85/100Top Employers work-life index5 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (908 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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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Family Medicine (PA) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 908 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No nights
  • Includes weekends
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About Department of Veterans Affairs

Hospitals and Health Care
Tarrytown, NY
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Generous Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
401(k) with Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Living in St. Louis

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$255k
Typical market rent
$1,292/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.1
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · St. Louis, MO-IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.