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Adena Health
Chillicothe, Ohio

Sports Medicine/Orthopedics Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Nurse PractitionerIncludes callNo weekendsFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Compensation

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Adena Health System is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) specializing in Sports Medicine and Orthopedics. This NP or PA will work within a multi-disciplinary clinical setting with a focus on AOSI Express walk-in patients, orthopedic post-op patients and inpatient rounding alongside our orthopedic surgeons. Interested candidates see an average of 30 patients daily.

The ideal candidate will be excited to join a collaborative environment with direct access to physicians for review and evaluation, patient-centered NP or PA with a strong clinical foundation and a specialized interest in sports medicine.

Experience in Orthopedics and/or Sports Medicine is strongly preferred.

Experienced APP candidates with a strong passion for learning this specialty will also be considered. In addition, this person should thrive in a busy clinic setting and be willing to adapt and learn new skills,

The selected candidate will have twelve weeks of shadowing and precepted work alongside Sports Medicine Non-Op, Orthopedic Surgeons, and Physician Assistants.

He/she will enjoy robust platforms for communications, keeping providers well informed and engaged. AOSI (Adena Orthopedics and Spine Institute) historically has some of the highest provider engagement scores within the Adena Medical Group.

Office Hours: 8am-4:30pm, Monday through Friday (No weekends)

Call Rotation: None

EMR: Epic

Benefits

  • $10,000 sign on bonus (5+ years’ experience up to $30k!)
  • $15,000 relocation reimbursable benefit
  • $2000/year for CME
  • Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified

About Adena Health

Adena Health is an independent, not-for-profit and locally governed health organization that has been “called to serve our communities” for more than 125 years.

With hospitals in Chillicothe, Greenfield, Washington Court House, and Waverly, Adena serves more than 400,000 residents in south central and southern Ohio through its network of more than 40 locations, composed of 4,500 employees – including more than 200 physician partners and 150 advanced practice provider partners – regional health centers, emergency and urgent care, and primary and specialty care practices.

A regional economic catalyst, Adena’s specialty services include orthopedics and sports medicine, heart and vascular care, pediatric and women’s health, oncology services, and various other specialties.

Adena Health is made up of 341 beds, including 266-bed Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe and three 25-bed critical access hospitals—Adena Fayette Medical Center in Washington Court House; Adena Greenfield Medical Center in Greenfield; and Adena Pike Medical Center in Waverly.

About South Central Ohio

Less than one hour from Columbus, Chillicothe is a metropolitan community that has attracted young entrepreneurs – as evidenced by taking a stroll through the city’s historic downtown district.

With proximity to both Columbus and Cincinnati (just two hours away), our community enjoys easy access to US 23 (north/south), US 35, and US 50 (east/west). About 60% of the population of the United States is located within a day’s drive from Ross County.

Local industries, many of which are experiencing tremendous growth, have found the region to be a great place for cultivating and maintaining a skilled workforce.

Located in the heart of southern Ohio, manufacturers have easy access to the Heartland Corridor to the north, the Ohio River to the south, and metropolitan areas. In addition, access to natural resources, scenic landscapes, and outdoor activities fosters an active and healthy lifestyle that makes recreation a part of your everyday life.

Key Responsibilities

This role involves working in a multi-disciplinary clinical setting, focusing on AOSI Express walk-in patients, orthopedic post-operative care, and inpatient rounding alongside orthopedic surgeons, seeing an average of 30 patients daily. The provider will also engage in robust communication platforms to keep other providers informed and engaged.

Requirements

Candidates must be a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with a strong clinical foundation and a specialized interest in sports medicine, thriving in a busy clinic setting. Experience in Orthopedics and/or Sports Medicine is strongly preferred, though experienced candidates passionate about learning the specialty will be considered.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Epic EMR

Sports Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 16% are remote, 72% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Nurse Practitioner pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Work-life snapshot

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Better work-life than 20% of Nurse Practitioner roles listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 14,005 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • Includes call

Living in Chillicothe

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$246k
Typical market rent
$990/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
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.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Adena Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Chillicothe, Ohio
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus
$15,000 Relocation Reimbursement
$2,000/year CME
PSLF Qualified
Twelve Weeks Shadowing
Robust Communication Platforms