Physician Assistant- Columbus, OH
Listed compensation
$115K - $120K
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Job Description
Physician Assistant (Full-Time) – Columbus, OH
About the Role
We’re seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Physician Assistant to conduct comprehensive medical evaluations for individuals applying for disability benefits. This role is perfect for an PA who enjoys structured assessments, minimal stress, and no on-call or weekend duties.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct Clinical Evaluations: Perform physical exams, review medical histories, and complete disability-focused medical assessments.
- Interpret Diagnostics: Analyze diagnostic and ancillary results to support a thorough evaluation.
- Prepare Medical Reports: Complete clear, accurate reports using VA criteria to determine service-connected conditions for Veterans.
- Submit Documentation: Use our intuitive, VA-approved platform to submit questionnaires efficiently.
Compensation
$115,000 - $120,000 annually
Qualifications
Active Physician Assistant license
Prior PA Experience Required
- Preferred backgrounds: Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, Occupational Medicine, PM&R, or Orthopedics
- Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Work-Life Balance: No on-call responsibilities, generous PTO, paid holidays, and a floating holiday
- Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with employer match
- Comprehensive Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD, FSA, company-paid life and AD&D
- Education Support: Tax-free tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment assistance
- Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave
- Stable, Predictable Schedule: Focus on patient assessments—not ongoing patient management
- 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
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Occupational Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 78% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$118k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $127k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio 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 79/100, 162 active listings.
Occupational Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant- Columbus, OH at The IMA Group a 8.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Medicine — ranked against 156 active Occupational Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, flexible scheduling.
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