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

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:

• 2+ years of dermatology experience across medical, cosmetic, lasers, and injectables
• Solid knowledge of laser physics and confidence treating the full body, not just the face
• 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

• Perform full-body skin exams, biopsies, and general medical dermatology visits.
• 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.
• Work out of two dedicated exam rooms in a 14-room office.
• Work with your own Medical Assistant, who supports patient flow and scribes in Nextech EMR.
• Grow into 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 (1 to 2 times a month) and an established dermatopathology partner.
• Give patients treatment plans with natural results that match the Ava MD philosophy.
• Build and keep your own patient base through excellent outcomes, education, and follow-up.

Requirements

• Active California License, or eligibility/pending licensure to practice in Arizona.
• Current national NP board certification, such as AANP or ANCC certification.
• Current BLS certification; ACLS certification is preferred.
• At least three years of hands-on experience administering cosmetic injections, including documented training and relevant certifications.
• A personable, energetic, detail-oriented clinician who thrives in a fast-paced medical aesthetics setting.
• Strong consultation, communication, patient-education, and relationship-building skills.
• A commitment to clinical excellence, patient safety, ethical recommendations, and natural-looking results.

You can expect:

• A supportive, collaborative, people-first culture.
• Meaningful opportunities for professional development and career-path growth.
• Access to experienced laders, advanced aesthetic education, and clinical training.
• A high-quality platform for bui

• lding your career in aesthetic medicine, injectables, body contouring, skin rejuvenation, and wellness.
• 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.