Nurse Practitioner - Altoona, PA
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Job Description
Nurse Practitioner – Disability Medical Evaluations | Altoona, PA
The IMA Group is looking for a Nurse Practitioner to join our team in Altoona, PA, performing independent medical evaluations for individuals applying for disability benefits. This is an evaluation-only role: no treatment, no on-call, no follow-up. You’ll spend your time on what you do best, which is thorough, objective clinical assessments.
What You’ll Do
- Take medical histories and perform focused physical examinations
- Review diagnostic testing and medical records
- Document findings in clear, accurate, objective medical reports
- Submit completed evaluations through our easy-to-use digital platform
What We’re Looking For
Active Pennsylvania Nurse Practitioner License
Master’s Degree in Nurse Practitioner Studies
- At least 1 year of NP experience (primary care, urgent care, emergency medicine, internal medicine, PM&R, or orthopedics preferred)
- Strong documentation skills and attention to detail
What We Offer
- Predictable schedule with no on-call or after-hours responsibilities
- No ongoing patient management or follow-up
- Full benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
- Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave
- Streamlined digital reporting tools and a supportive clinical team
- 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.
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Key Responsibilities
The Nurse Practitioner will perform independent medical evaluations for disability applicants, including taking medical histories and conducting physical exams. They are responsible for reviewing diagnostic records and documenting findings in objective, accurate reports via a digital platform.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active Pennsylvania Nurse Practitioner license and a Master’s degree in Nurse Practitioner Studies. A minimum of one year of clinical experience in a relevant field such as primary care, urgent care, or internal medicine is required.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner - Altoona, PA at IMA Group a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Disability Medicine nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Disability Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
IMA Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 78/100, 161 active listings.
Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 64% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Nurse Practitioner median $137k (middle half $137k–$137k)20 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Pennsylvania index 97.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Nurse Practitioner listings in Pennsylvania | 663 active | 14,212 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 30% remote · 64% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Nurse Practitioner pay trend | +1.1% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| IMA Group | silver tier, 78/100 | Top Employers work-life index161 active listings |
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