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Forefront Dermatology
Portland, Oregon

Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner

Physician AssistantFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Step into an established practice with immediate patient demand in Portland, Oregon. The physicians of The Waldorf Center for Plastic Surgery, in partnership with Forefront Dermatology, are seeking a full-time Cosmetic Dermatology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team. You’ll work alongside experienced physicians and a skilled clinical support team.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

  • Established cosmetic practice with an existing patient base
  • Opportunity to provide a variety of cosmetic services, including injectables, laser treatments, and CoolSculpting
  • Manage and support GLP-1/wellness patients as needed
  • Support pre- and post-operative patient care and surgical needs
  • Opportunity to assist surgeons in the operating room and at the onsite surgery center
  • Collaborative environment working closely with surgeons, physicians, and clinical staff
  • Full-time position with benefits

What You'll Do

Provide cosmetic consultations and treatments, including dermal fillers, BOTOX Cosmetic, laser treatments, CoolSculpting, and other non-invasive skin treatments as clinically competent

  • Perform minor in-office procedures such as lesion and mole removal
  • Assist with GLP-1/wellness clinic patient and prescription management as needed
  • Facilitate pre-operative appointments, including patient history and physicals, education, authorizations, consents, and coordination of surgical needs
  • Provide post-operative patient care and follow-up
  • Assist surgeon(s) with major surgeries at local hospitals and the onsite surgery center as needed
  • Work closely with physicians, surgeons, nursing staff, and other clinical team members to ensure quality patient care
  • Participate in staff education, patient care meetings, and other clinical activities as needed

Why Portland?

Portland offers a mix of city amenities and access to outdoor recreation, with a strong local community and neighborhoods that offer a variety of lifestyles. Its location in the Pacific Northwest also provides easy access to the coast, mountains, and surrounding communities.

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
  • Current Oregon licensure as a PA or NP
  • Current national certification and required state licensure/certifications
  • Cosmetic dermatology or aesthetic experience preferred
  • Surgical experience, particularly assisting in plastic surgery, preferred but not required
  • Strong communication, clinical, and teamwork skills

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive compensation based on experience
  • Comprehensive benefit package, including health, vision, dental, and 401(k)
  • Paid time off
  • CME opportunities
  • Malpractice coverage

About Forefront Dermatology

Forefront Dermatology is a physician-led organization committed to providing exceptional patient care while supporting physicians and advanced practice providers with the operational resources they need to focus on patient care. We value clinical autonomy, collaboration, and professional growth.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program

Forefront Dermatology will never request personal information, such as your Social Security number or banking information, via text message or email. Additionally, Forefront Dermatology does not use external messaging applications, such as Wire or Skype, to communicate with candidates.

If you receive communication or requests of this nature, please disregard and delete them.

Forefront Dermatology is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace that is free from discrimination based on age, race, religion, color, disability, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you require a reasonable accommodation during any part of the application process due to a medical condition or disability, please contact hr@forefrontderm.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Key Responsibilities

The provider will perform cosmetic consultations and treatments, including injectables and laser procedures, while assisting surgeons with pre- and post-operative care. They will also manage GLP-1 wellness patients and provide clinical support within an established dermatology practice.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Surgical assistanceClinical documentationGLP-1 managementWellness clinic managementPatient education

Dermatology — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 72% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physician Assistant market look like in Oregon?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysician Assistant median $128k (middle half $113k–$155k)37 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingOregon index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician Assistant listings in Oregon91 active4,640 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 10% remote · 72% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS Physician Assistant listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 7% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Dermatology listings172 in the last 30 days135 the 30 days before (+27%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physician Assistant pay trend+2.5% 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.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

34 jobs · 31 employers
401k / retirement match
82% this job
CME allowance
53% this job
Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 10% of Dermatology (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 90 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Forefront Dermatology

Medical Practices
Manitowoc, Wisconsin
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health, vision, dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
CME opportunities
Malpractice coverage

Living in Portland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$523k
Typical market rent
$1,719/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
105.4
State income tax
Up to 9.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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