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IMA Group
Columbus, Ohio

Physician Assistant- Columbus, OH

Physician Assistant 8.1 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$115K - $120K

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Posted 7mo ago

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

Medical Histories ReviewDisability AssessmentDiagnostic InterpretationMedical ReportingVA Criteria KnowledgeDocumentation SubmissionPatient Assessment

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.

Top Physician Assistant Jobs

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution27 jobs · 20 employers

7
<$140k
4
$140k-160k
6
$160k-180k
9
$180k-200k
1
$212k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs · 20 employers

401k / retirement match
88% this job
CME allowance
69%
Sign-on bonus
65%
Relocation assistance
23%
Loan repayment
8% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$195k-$212k
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Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Sign-On Bonus Available

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$165k-$197k
#3

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Cow Hollow) - Sign-On Bonus Available

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#4

Physician Assistant FLOAT

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 8.1
Better work-life than 70% of Occupational Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 156 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
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About IMA Group

Hospitals and Health Care
Tarrytown, NY
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

No On-Call Responsibilities
Generous PTO
Paid Holidays
Floating Holiday
401(k) with Employer Match
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
LTD, STD, FSA
Company-Paid Life and AD&D

Living in Columbus

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$263k≈ 2.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,450/mo≈ 15% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Columbus, OH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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