As the medical aesthetics and wellness industry continues to grow exponentially, the demand for Esthetic Physician Assistants is also seeing a dramatic increase. Esthetic Physician Assistants are now able to find career opportunities at top medical spas (a.k.a. MedSpas / MediSpas), cosmetic medicine practices, as well as physician supervised wellness centers.
Esthetic Physician Assistant Jobs vs. Other Opportunities
As stated above, Esthetic Physician Assistants work within medical spas, cosmetic medicine practices, as well as physician supervised wellness centers. Working at these private practices allows for opportunities that large hospital systems would not allow - in terms of career growth, responsibility, and compensation.
In a medical aesthetic practice, an Esthetic PA may be made lead clinician in charge of overseeing other aesthetic professionals (Medical Aestheticians, and or Esthetic Laser Technicians). Esthetic PA's (whose role is similar to that of an Esthetic Nurse Practitioner or Esthetic Registered Nurse) are usually required to work under the supervision of a Medical Director - a Board Certified Physician (i.e. an M.D. or D.O. that is on premises or in very close proximity), unless the state or province PA Board has approved otherwise.
The day-to-day tasks of an Esthetic PA may include some of the following: consultations to recommend aesthetic treatments after review of history for possible contraindications, Botox & Restylane treatments, laser hair removal, laser vein removal, laser skin rejuvenation, cellulite treatments using a medical device, and more.
What is a Esthetic Physician Assistant's Salary?
The compensation for a Esthetic Physician Assistant varies depending on the geographic region, and the responsibilities that you have within the medical aesthetics practice. Generally speaking, it is not uncommon to see a salary plus percent commission on services and product sales, as well as a bonus. If working with a large facility or franchise location, medical insurance and 401K benefits may also be included. (Aesthetic Jobs hopes to have a more detailed salary report after conducting a worldwide salary survey in 2007.)
Medical Esthetic PA Training
Although you may be able to learn from the Medical Director of a cosmetic medicine practice, it is highly recommended that Physician Assistants obtain training in aesthetics prior to searching for a new a career as an Esthetic PA . Physician Assistants can be trained in using medical lasers, cosmetic injectables and fillers (such as Botox and Restylane), cellulite treatments, and more. If interested, please visit the Aesthetic Jobs.com Medical Aesthetics & Wellness Training Directory to find the right training opportunities available nationwide.
How can Aesthetic Jobs.com help find the right opportunity?
Aesthetic Jobs.com provides a central location to meet for Esthetic Physician Assistant and the employers that wish to hire them. Take the first step by registering an posting your resume online. You will then be able to apply to current job openings, as well as setup job alerts to notify you when new jobs are posted.
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