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San Diego, California

Physician Assistant

Physician AssistantFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50-$60/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Physician Assistant is a highly skilled medical professional specializing in cosmetic and aesthetic treatments. This role involves assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients while performing advanced injectable procedures. The Physician Assistant ensures patient safety, satisfaction, and optimal outcomes while fostering trust and confidence in the aesthetic care provided.

Work Schedule

This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week. The role is onsite with standard working hours. We believe in maintaining a healthy work-life balance while ensuring business needs are met.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive, good-faith patient examinations, including review of medical history, to evaluate patient needs and determine clinical suitability for aesthetic medical procedures and treatments offered by the practice;

Perform aesthetic medical procedures and treatments, including but not limited to injectables, cosmetic light and energy-based therapies, and other procedures involving the skin, face, and body;

Accurately and promptly document all patient encounters, assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the patient’s electronic medical record (EMR);

Provide comprehensive patient care, including management of acute complaints and follow-up visits, as directed or supervised by the physician(s) or other authorized senior providers;

  • Promote patient retention through consistent, detailed, and timely follow-up communications and care;
  • Provide patient education, instructions, and counseling related to aesthetic procedures, outcomes, and aftercare;
  • Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor consistent with the image and standards of the practice;
  • Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and continuing education opportunities as required;
  • Represent the practice with integrity and discretion in all patient and community interactions;
  • Assist other providers with their patients and the practice's needs as directed;
  • Assist and support CPP's and the practice's support team as directed;
  • Demonstrate brand loyalty and promotion of the business as an individual and as a team member;

Maintain a safe, sanitary, and compliant clinical environment in accordance with applicable practice policies, professional standards, and regulatory requirements;

Adhere to infection control, safety, and quality assurance policies and protocols to protect patients, staff, and the work environment;

Comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and professional regulations, including ongoing monitoring of new or revised legal and regulatory requirements relevant to the position;

Maintain professional competency by participating in continuing education programs, reviewing relevant literature, and collaborating with colleagues to stay informed of developments in aesthetic medicine; and

Remain current with the latest evidence-based practices and emerging literature in aesthetic medical procedures to ensure delivery of safe and up-to-date patient care

Qualifications

  • Physician Assistant with current licensure in the state of California
  • Experience as a nurse injector is preferred.
  • Experience in a clinical or bedside hospital setting required.
  • Professional, warm, confident, and compassionate bedside manner.

Compensation

The salary for this position ranges from $50 to $60 per hour, depending on experience, with additional performance-based incentives and benefits.

Benefits

  • Competitive Compensation Package – Offering a salary that recognizes your skills and experience.
  • Health & Dental Benefits – Comprehensive coverage to prioritize your well-being.
  • 401(k) Matching – Plan for the future with our generous 401(k) matching program.
  • Aesthetic Industry Perks – Enjoy free and discounted services and products.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentClinical diagnosisEMR documentationSafety complianceEvidence-based practiceCosmetic light therapiesPatient counselingMedical history reviewClinical bedside manner

Dermatology — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Dermatology listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 68% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$114k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $103k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Dermatology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top Physician Assistant Jobs

34 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution34 jobs · 27 employers

8
<$145k
5
$145k-165k
11
$165k-185k
8
$185k-205k
2
$205k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs

401k / retirement match
85% this job
CME allowance
59% this job
Sign-on bonus
48%
Relocation assistance
22%
Loan repayment
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physician Assistant- Dr. Fealy

Hospital for Special Surgery · New York, New York

$195k-$212k
#2

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant-PACE

Neighborhood Healthcare · Riverside, California

$135k-$211k
#3

Pain Management Physician Assistant

$171k-$198k
#4

Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Sign-On Bonus Available

$165k-$197k
+ 32 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 87 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in San Diego

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.01M
Typical market rent
$3,036/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.9
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Rippling

Medical Practices
Dallas, Texas
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
401(k) Matching
Aesthetic Industry Perks
Performance-based incentives