Overview
Ava MD Santa Monica is hiring a Dermatology Nurse Practitioner, We are known for natural, refined results, and the practice is built around helping patients age gracefully. We want a clinician who shares that philosophy and brings it to every patient visit.
The role starts with a strong focus on medical dermatology while you build your cosmetic patient base. The position starts part-time at 2 days per week, and you can help choose which days. As your patient base grows, it will expand to full time, either four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts. The clinic is open Monday through Saturday.
We are looking for candidates with:
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2+ years of dermatology experience across medical, cosmetic, lasers, and injectables
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Solid knowledge of laser physics and confidence treating the full body, not just the face
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Initiative and a go-getter approach to building a practice in a competitive Westside market
NPs are preferred, but experienced PAs are encouraged to apply.
What You'll Do in Clinic
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Perform full-body skin exams, biopsies, and general medical dermatology visits.
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See about 20 patients on a busy day, or more on a 10-hour shift. Most visits are 20 minutes, skin checks are 30 minutes, and prescription refills are 10 minutes.
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Work out of two dedicated exam rooms in a 14-room office.
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Work with your own Medical Assistant, who supports patient flow and scribes in Nextech EMR.
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Grow into cosmetic and aesthetic care, including neuromodulators, dermal fillers, facial balancing, and Kybella.
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Perform energy-based and skin treatments, including Ultherapy, Sofwave, Morpheus8, EmFace, CoolSculpting, microneedling, and chemical peels.
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Coordinate care with visiting Mohs surgery support (1 to 2 times a month) and an established dermatopathology partner.
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Give patients treatment plans with natural results that match the Ava MD philosophy.
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Build and keep your own patient base through excellent outcomes, education, and follow-up.
Requirements
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Active California License, or eligibility/pending licensure to practice in Arizona.
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Current national NP board certification, such as AANP or ANCC certification.
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Current BLS certification; ACLS certification is preferred.
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At least three years of hands-on experience administering cosmetic injections, including documented training and relevant certifications.
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A personable, energetic, detail-oriented clinician who thrives in a fast-paced medical aesthetics setting.
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Strong consultation, communication, patient-education, and relationship-building skills.
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A commitment to clinical excellence, patient safety, ethical recommendations, and natural-looking results.
You can expect:
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A supportive, collaborative, people-first culture.
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Meaningful opportunities for professional development and career-path growth.
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Access to experienced laders, advanced aesthetic education, and clinical training.
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A high-quality platform for bui
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lding your career in aesthetic medicine, injectables, body contouring, skin rejuvenation, and wellness.
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A team that values integrity, self-awareness, accountability, and exceptional patient care.
We offer competitive rates and industry incentives, $80-$90/hr based upon years of experience and background with additional productivity bonuses possible.
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