Cosmetic Physician Assistant

Job Description: Provide direct, exceptional dermatological and cosmetic care to patients

Cosmetic

• Performs cosmetic consultations and develops individualized aesthetic treatment plans based on patient goals and expectations
• Provides cosmetic injectable treatments including neurotoxins (Botox®, Dysport®, Xeomin®, Daxxify®) and dermal fillers for facial rejuvenation and contouring
• Assesses facial anatomy and demonstrates advanced understanding of cosmetic injection techniques and patient safety protocol
• Performs laser and light-based treatments including IPL, laser resurfacing, vascular lesion treatment, pigment reduction, hair removal, and skin rejuvenation procedures
• Provides cosmetic procedures including chemical peels, microneedling, PRP/PRF treatments, scar revision therapies, and other non-surgical aesthetic services
• Educates patients on cosmetic treatment options, skincare regimens, pre- and post-procedure care, expected outcomes, and maintenance plans
• Identifies and manages potential cosmetic treatment complications and adverse reactions appropriately and timely
  Works collaboratively with supervising physicians and aesthetic staff to ensure high-quality cosmetic outcomes and patient satisfaction
• Maintains knowledge of current cosmetic dermatology trends, products, devices, and emerging technologies through continuing education and training
• Promotes practice growth through cosmetic patient retention, community outreach, patient education, and development of long-term aesthetic treatment relationships
• Documents cosmetic consultations, procedures, patient photographs, informed consent, and follow-up care accurately and timely in the electronic medical record
• Assists in maintaining compliance with all safety standards and protocols related to cosmetic lasers, devices, and injectable treatments
• Experience with medical-grade skincare products and ability to recommend appropriate treatment regimens to support procedural outcomes preferred
• Ability to build rapport with cosmetic patients while delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining professionalism in a fast-paced aesthetic environment

Professional

• Demonstrates initiative and responsibility
• Able to perform repetitive tasks without loss of focus
• Adheres to ethical principles
• Time Management
• Adapts to change
• Attends all team meetings and mandatory in-service training/education

Communication

• Recognizes and respects cultural diversity
• Adapts communication to individual's ability to understand
• Uses professional, pleasant telephone etiquette
• Uses medical terminology appropriately
• Treats all patients and co-workers with compassion, empathy, and mutual respect
• Projects a professional manner and image
• Consistent attendance and punctuality

Legal

• Maintains confidentiality and documents accurately
• Uses appropriate guidelines for releasing patient information
• Practices within the scope of education, training, and personal capabilities
• Conducts self in accordance with Suncoast's Employee Handbook.
• Maintains awareness of federal and state health care legislation and regulations; OSHA, HIPAA, and CLIA

Physical Demands

• Prolonged standing/walking
• Occasional travel
• Multitasking
• Repetitive head, neck, hands wrists and arm motion/rotation
• Extensive reading, writing, typing required
• Lifting to 25lbs
• Frequent use of office administrative, computer and medical equipment
• Transferring and positioning patients

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Possession of a bachelor's and master's degree, together with a certificate from completing an American Medical Association approved physician assistant/APRN program
• Experience with cosmetic dermatology and aesthetic procedures required, including injectables, lasers, body contouring, and advanced skincare treatments
• Possession of active Florida medical license
• May possess a National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) issued certificate
• Possession of state and federal Controlled Substance Registration
• Some clinical experience in an area of specialty
• Knowledgeable in computer programs, EMR systems, customer service, excellent verbal communication skills