Orthopedic Physician Assistant (PA)

Orthopedics Physician Assistant

Adena Health | Chillicothe, Ohio
Full-Time | Employed Position

Join a Growing, High-Performing Orthopedic Team

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional orthopedic care in a collaborative, fast-paced environment? Adena Health System is seeking two Physician Assistants (PAs) to join our expanding Orthopedic team in Chillicothe, Ohio. One will support the physician primarily doing Hip & Knee Total Joints. The other will support two physicians running hand and upper extremity surgeries as well as operative Sports Medicine cases. These expansive opportunities will work in both the clinic and OR setting with direct patient care, and hands on training/learning.

Why Join Adena’s Orthopedic team?

You will enjoy a schedule that promotes work/life balance as there is no call, the opportunity to participate on various governance and board structures with leadership opportunities and like the variety of working in both the clinic and OR setting.

You will have autonomy within the practice, support from both physician & administration structure, receive informative communication, high team engagement, and thorough expectations (won’t have to guess!).

The selected PAs will join a team which includes:

Physicians: 6

NPs: 1
PAs: 3

Staffing ratio: 2:1

Position Summary

These positions require a great deal of cross functioning both in an outpatient/same-day/inpatient setting. Open but not limited to OR surgical assistance, outpatient wound checks, post operative medication management. Procedures include:

• Total Hip/Knee/Shoulder Arthroplasty

• Shoulder/Knee/Shoulder scopes

• Cubital/Carpel Tunnel

• Rotator Cuff Repair

Schedule

• Monday–Friday
• Provider hours: OR days can be up to 10 hours, clinic days 7 (inpatient rounding for first hour)
• No after-hours call
• Clinic office hours 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Ideal Candidate

We're looking for providers who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and demonstrates:

• Patient safety centered approach to care
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to perform well under pressure
• Willingness to learn and embrace feedback
• Have no issue with the physical demands of the position and strength for the OR

About Adena Health

Adena Health is an independent, not-for-profit, locally governed health system that has been proudly serving our communities for more than 125 years. Guided by a mission to serve, Adena provides care to more than 400,000 residents across south central and southern Ohio.

Our integrated system includes hospitals in Chillicothe, Greenfield, Washington Court House, Waverly and Lancaster, covering 11 counties supported by:

• 6,000+ employees
• 460+ employed physicians and APPs

Adena offers a wide range of specialty services, including orthopedics and sports medicine, heart and vascular care, pediatrics and women’s health, oncology, and more.

About Chillicothe & South-Central Ohio

Located less than one hour from Columbus, Chillicothe offers the charm of a historic community with easy access to major metropolitan areas, including Cincinnati (just two hours away). The area features a revitalized downtown, growing local industries, and convenient access to major highways.

Residents enjoy:

• Affordable cost of living
• Scenic landscapes and outdoor recreation
• A strong sense of community
• Proximity to major Midwest markets—over 60% of the U.S. population is within a day’s drive

South Central Ohio blends professional opportunity with a high quality of life, making it an ideal place to live, work, and grow.