Dermatology Nurse Practitioner, Medical and Aesthetic (PA Considered) – Ava MD Santa Monica

Vos Collection • Los Angeles, CA

4d • $80 - $90 • Onsite

About The Position

Ava MD Santa Monica is hiring a Dermatology Nurse Practitioner to provide medical dermatology care and develop a cosmetic and aesthetic patient base. The practice emphasizes natural, refined results and helping patients age gracefully. The role begins part-time at two days per week, with the clinician able to help choose the days. As the patient base grows, the position may expand to full-time, either four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts. The clinic is open Monday through Saturday.

The clinician will provide full-body skin exams, biopsies, general medical dermatology visits, cosmetic injections, and energy-based and skin treatments. The position includes two dedicated exam rooms in a 14-room office and support from a Medical Assistant who assists with patient flow and documentation in Nextech EMR. The clinician will build and maintain a patient base through quality outcomes, education, and follow-up, and coordinate with visiting Mohs surgery support and a dermatopathology partner.

Compensation is $80–$90 per hour, based on experience and background, with possible additional productivity bonuses. Experienced Physician Assistants are encouraged to apply, although Nurse Practitioners are preferred.

Requirements

• Active California license, or eligibility/pending licensure to practice in Arizona.
• Current national Nurse Practitioner board certification, such as AANP or ANCC certification.
• Current BLS certification.
• At least three years of hands-on experience administering cosmetic injections, including documented training and relevant certifications.
• Personable, energetic, detail-oriented approach and ability to thrive in a fast-paced medical aesthetics setting.
• Strong consultation, communication, patient-education, and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to clinical excellence, patient safety, ethical recommendations, and natural-looking results.
• Job overview also seeks at least two years of dermatology experience across medical dermatology, cosmetic care, lasers, and injectables, solid knowledge of laser physics, confidence treating the full body, and initiative in building a practice.

Nice To Haves

• ACLS certification is preferred.
• Nurse Practitioners are preferred; experienced Physician Assistants are encouraged to apply.
• Experience with medical and cosmetic dermatology, lasers, and injectables.

Responsibilities

• Perform full-body skin exams, biopsies, and general medical dermatology visits.
• See approximately 20 patients on a busy day, or more during a 10-hour shift; appointment lengths are generally 20 minutes, 30 minutes for skin checks, and 10 minutes for prescription refills.
• Provide cosmetic and aesthetic care, including neuromodulators, dermal fillers, facial balancing, and Kybella.
• Perform energy-based and skin treatments, including Ultherapy, Sofwave, Morpheus8, EmFace, CoolSculpting, microneedling, and chemical peels.
• Coordinate care with visiting Mohs surgery support and an established dermatopathology partner.
• Recommend treatment plans that align with the practice's natural-results philosophy.
• Build and maintain a patient base through excellent outcomes, patient education, and follow-up.
• Work with a Medical Assistant who supports patient flow and documentation in Nextech EMR.

Benefits

• Meaningful opportunities for professional development and career-path growth.
• Access to experienced leaders, advanced aesthetic education, and clinical training.
• Supportive, collaborative, people-first culture.
• Competitive hourly rates of $80–$90 based on experience and background.
• Possible additional productivity bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed