Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner

Forefront Dermatology•Portland, OR

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Step into an established practice with immediate patient demand in Portland, Oregon. The physicians of The Waldorf Center for Plastic Surgery, in partnership with Forefront Dermatology, are seeking a full-time Cosmetic Dermatology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team. You’ll work alongside experienced physicians and a skilled clinical support team. This role offers the opportunity to provide a variety of cosmetic services, including injectables, laser treatments, and CoolSculpting, manage and support GLP-1/wellness patients, and support pre- and post-operative patient care and surgical needs. There is also an opportunity to assist surgeons in the operating room and at the onsite surgery center. This is a full-time position with benefits in a collaborative environment working closely with surgeons, physicians, and clinical staff.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
Current Oregon licensure as a PA or NP
Current national certification and required state licensure/certifications
Strong communication, clinical, and teamwork skills

Nice To Haves

Cosmetic dermatology or aesthetic experience preferred
Surgical experience, particularly assisting in plastic surgery, preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Provide cosmetic consultations and treatments, including dermal fillers, BOTOX Cosmetic, laser treatments, CoolSculpting, and other non-invasive skin treatments as clinically competent
Perform minor in-office procedures such as lesion and mole removal
Assist with GLP-1/wellness clinic patient and prescription management as needed
Facilitate pre-operative appointments, including patient history and physicals, education, authorizations, consents, and coordination of surgical needs
Provide post-operative patient care and follow-up
Assist surgeon(s) with major surgeries at local hospitals and the onsite surgery center as needed
Work closely with physicians, surgeons, nursing staff, and other clinical team members to ensure quality patient care
Participate in staff education, patient care meetings, and other clinical activities as needed