Jena Cosby, PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant specializing in mental health and addictions.

Jena earned her Master of Physician Assistant Studies from Kettering College and her Master of Social Work from The Ohio State University. Before becoming a physician assistant, Jena worked in Dayton as a licensed social worker. She focused on helping individuals and families through counseling and case management, treating patients challenged by both mental health and addiction. She is interested in continuing to work with patients in these areas as she begins her work as a psychiatric physician assistant.

In her free time, Jena enjoys traveling, building Legos, and cheering on the Cleveland Browns. She and her husband both played basketball in college and still love to play for fun. Jena has a passion for learning about and serving diverse communities and had the opportunity to complete a medical rotation in Sierra Leone, West Africa, and has volunteered in Peru, the Dominican Republic, and Ireland.

What is a Certified Physician Assistant?

A physician assistant (PA) is a licensed provider who holds a master's or doctoral degree and has advanced clinical training. They collaborate with physicians to diagnose and treat patients. Like physicians, they make referrals, provide physical exams, order and interpret tests, and prescribe medications.