Orthopedic Physician Assistant (PA)
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Job Description
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.
Key Responsibilities
The Physician Assistant will support orthopedic physicians in both clinic and operating room settings, performing tasks such as surgical assistance, wound checks, and post-operative medication management. They will provide direct patient care across outpatient, same-day, and inpatient environments.
Requirements
Candidates must demonstrate a patient-safety-centered approach, strong interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to perform well under pressure. The role requires the physical stamina necessary for operating room demands and a willingness to learn and embrace feedback.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Orthopedic Physician Assistant (PA) at Adena Health System a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Orthopedic Surgery (PA) — ranked against 296 active Orthopedic Surgery (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 68% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
Physician Assistant pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.0 / 10 · top 5% in orthopedic surgery (pa) | ranked against 296 Orthopedic Surgery (PA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physician Assistant median $128k (middle half $110k–$155k)43 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Ohio index 92.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Orthopedic Surgery listings in Ohio | 5 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All physician assistant listings in Ohio | 61 active | 3,089 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 8% remote · 68% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US physician assistant listings (all specialties): 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Orthopedic Surgery PA hiring demand | #4 of 6 specialties | postings stay open a median 45 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 77 postings, 149 closed |
| New Orthopedic Surgery PA listings | 85 in the last 30 days | 71 the 30 days before (+20%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physician Assistant pay trend (all specialties) | +3.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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