Physician Assistant - Altoona, PA

The IMA Group; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

The IMA Group in Altoona, PA is seeking a Physician Assistant for independent medical evaluations to support disability benefit decisions. This is an evaluation-only role: no treatment, no on‑call, no follow‑up.

You will take histories, perform focused examinations, review tests and records, document findings clearly, and submit evaluations through our digital platform. PA license (PA), PA-C, Master’s degree, and 1 year of clinical PA experience are required.

Qualifications

• Active Pennsylvania PA license.
• NCCPA PA-C certification.
• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies.
• At least 1 year of clinical PA experience.
• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• 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 digital platform.

Skills

Documentation

Attention to detail

Education

Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Job description

Physician Assistant – Disability Medical Evaluations | Altoona, PA

The IMA Group is looking for a Physician Assistant 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 Physician Assistant license
• NCCPA certification (PA‑C)
• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies
• At least 1 year of clinical PA 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 Aff…

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.