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Moxie
Los Angeles, California

Medspa Medical Director (California)

Aesthetic MedicineContract

Listed compensation

$8k-$132k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

At Moxie, we empower ambitious aesthetic entrepreneurs to build profitable, independent practices—without burnout, overwhelm, or guesswork. In just a few years, we've grown from an idea to a global, remote-first team now supporting 700+ practices nationwide.

Our purpose is simple: to unlock sustainable success for aesthetic entrepreneurs, at every stage of their journey.

**Must reside or have a primary office in California, and hold an active CA license.

We work with talented nurse injectors to empower them to build independent businesses. We help connect Medical Directors to RN, NP, and PA providers, to provide insight into state regulations and standards of care.

Our providers work through our software platform which streamlines administrative tasks to allow you to focus on medical partnership:

Approving All Medical Hires

  • Approving treatment menus (Botox, fillers, lasers, etc.)
  • Reviewing and signing protocols, SOPs, and consent forms
  • Being available for emergency
  • Provide general supervision according to state law

Be Available for Consultations and Decision-making Support

Once vetted, you will have the opportunity to interview and select the injectors you’d like to partner with, at the rates you determine. You may work with as many injectors as you choose, in accordance with state law.

Requirements

  • Active California Medical License (required)
  • MD with a background in Plastic Surgery or Dermatology (preferred)
  • Must have a minimum of two (2) available NP oversight slots and one (1) available PA oversight slot (required)
  • Prior experience in aesthetic medicine as collaborating physician or Medical Director
  • Formal training in injectables and other aesthetic procedures (minimum botox and fillers)
  • Willingness to oversee and supervise aesthetic treatments
  • Open to serving as a California Professional Corporation (PC) Owner
  • Interest in mentoring and supporting RNs, PAs, and NPs

Please Note

A background check is conducted as part of our standard vetting process. Certain findings may impact eligibility for the Medical Director role in accordance with our internal compliance requirements.

Pay & Perks

Competitive compensation

Liability is covered

Minimal Time Commitment

Operational support: Moxie manages admin, billing, and documentation.

Other Info

  • This is a PC owner position - Moxie manages everything on your behalf for the PC
  • Experience in either Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, Ophthalmology, or Oculoplastic Surgery is a plus
  • Job Type: Contract
  • Work Location: Remote
  • We’re specifically looking for Medical Directors licensed to practice in California.

At Moxie, we believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, trusted, and included. Our team lives by our values: act as owners, give more than we take, move with speed and care, and simplify and learn every day.

We welcome people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to apply. If you require any accommodations to fully participate in the interview process, please let us know, we’re happy to assist.

Key Responsibilities

The Medical Director will provide clinical oversight for aesthetic providers, including approving treatment menus, signing protocols, and ensuring compliance with state regulations. They will also be responsible for mentoring nurse injectors and providing decision-making support through the company's software platform.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Medical supervisionRegulatory complianceSOP developmentProtocol reviewMedical leadershipPatient safetyAdministrative management

Aesthetic Medicine — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physician by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysician median $300k (middle half $260k–$330k)328 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingCalifornia index 110.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician listings in California2,689 active22,666 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Physician listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 29% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Physician pay trend−3.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 2.8
Better work-life than 30% of Physician roles listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,364 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Moxie

Software Development
Remote
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation
Liability covered
Minimal time commitment
Operational support (admin, billing, documentation)

Living in Los Angeles

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$922k
Typical market rent
$2,772/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.