Physician Assistant

Physician AssistantFull-Time

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Job Description

  • Date: January 17, 2026
  • Position: Physician Assistant – Dermatology & Aesthetic Medicine
  • Department: Patient Care Team
  • Reports To: Director of Clinical Operations, Executive Director, Physician Owner

Position Summary

The Physician Assistant (PA) provides medical dermatology and selected cosmetic and aesthetic services under a written collaborative agreement with a licensed physician, in accordance with the Illinois Physician Assistant Practice Act (225 ILCS 95) and applicable IDFPR regulations. Responsibilities include patient evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, prescribing (when delegated), and procedural care as authorized by the supervising/collaborating physician.

Services include dermatology, cosmetic and regenerative treatments, hair loss management, sclerotherapy, and medical weight loss utilizing GLP-1 agonists.

Position Accountabilities and Performance Objectives

Provides direct patient care pursuant to a written collaborative agreement with the supervising/collaborating physician and within the PA’s education, training, and demonstrated competency, as permitted by Illinois law.

Delivers care consistent with delegated authority, clinical protocols, and guidelines mutually developed and agreed upon by the PA and collaborating physician.

Performs Medical Dermatology Services Including

  • Obtaining and documenting medical histories
  • Performing focused and comprehensive skin examinations

Formulating Differential Diagnoses

Ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies and laboratory tests. Developing and implementing treatment plans Performs cosmetic and aesthetic

Performs cosmetic and aesthetic procedures specifically delegated by the collaborating physician and documented in the collaborative agreement, including:

  • Microneedling
  • Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatments

Exosome-based Regenerative Therapies

Laser and energy-based device procedures, including but not limited to: Laser Hair Removal, Intense Pulsed Light treatments, MiraDry Treatments, RF Cellulite treatments, Body Contouring with HIFEM + RF technology, RF skin tightening, RF vaginal rejuvenation, HIFEM pelvic floor stimulation, cryolipolysis/Coolsculpting, Photodynamic Therapy

Sclerotherapy

Evaluates and manages hair loss disorders, including diagnostic assessment, counseling, and procedural or regenerative treatments as authorized.

Provides medical weight loss care utilizing GLP-1 agonists when prescriptive authority is delegated, including patient evaluation, education, medication management, monitoring, and follow-up per protocol.

Clearly identifies themselves to patients as a Physician Assistant and ensures patients understand the PA role in their care.

Communicates effectively with collaborating physicians regarding patient care decisions, changes in patient condition, and scope or delegation issues.

Accurately and timely documents all patient encounters, procedures, prescriptions, and treatment plans in the electronic medical record (EMR) in compliance with state and federal regulations.

Reviews clinic schedules to ensure readiness, efficiency, and appropriate allocation of patient care resources.

  • Assists physicians in clinic and procedural settings as needed and within scope.
  • Maintains active Illinois PA licensure, national PA-C certification, DEA registration (if applicable), and required continuing medical education (CME).
  • Adheres to all clinic policies, OSHA standards, HIPAA requirements, and applicable regulatory guidelines.
  • Performs other duties as assigned to support safe, compliant, and high-quality patient care.

Performance Expectations and Competencies

  • Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of medical dermatology, dermatologic diagnosis, and treatment modalities.
  • Demonstrates competency in cosmetic dermatology procedures and laser/energy-based devices consistent with documented training and physician delegation.
  • Exhibits excellent patient communication, professionalism, and customer service skills.
  • Demonstrates sound clinical judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Functions effectively within a physician-led, team-based care model.
  • Maintains strong organizational skills with attention to detail and regulatory compliance.
  • Manages multiple patient care responsibilities efficiently and safely.
  • Treats patients, physicians, and staff with respect and professionalism.
  • Demonstrates empathy and sensitivity to patient concerns, expectations, and outcomes.
  • Proactively supports collaborating physicians and contributes to coordinated, high-quality patient care.

Requirements

Education

Graduate of an Accredited Physician Assistant Program With

  • Active Illinois Physician Assistant license
  • Current PA-C certification
  • Eligibility for prescriptive authority in Illinois (preferred)

Experience

Minimum of three (3) years of experience in dermatology and cosmetic practice preferred. Experience with cosmetic dermatology, lasers and energy-based devices, regenerative medicine, hair loss treatments, sclerotherapy, or medical weight loss programs is strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant will provide medical dermatology and aesthetic services, including patient diagnosis, treatment planning, and procedural care under a collaborative agreement. They are responsible for documenting patient encounters in the EMR and maintaining high standards of clinical care and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

HIFEM Technology

Dermatology — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Dermatology listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 72% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Dermatology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Annual compensation range

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CME allowance
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401k / retirement match
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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 80 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Chicago

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$356k
Typical market rent
$2,342/mo
Residents’ average commute
33 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

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