Facial Plastics Advanced Practice Provider

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Organization:

Otolaryngology APP

Job Summary:

The Facial Plastics Advanced Practice Provider (APP) delivers comprehensive clinical care in the ambulatory setting to patients seeking facial plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic services under the supervision of a Facial Plastic Surgeon. This role includes evaluating patients, developing and implementing treatment plans, performing in office procedures, and managing pre operative and post operative care. The APP plays a critical role in patient education, aesthetic consultations, cosmetic injectables and laser/energy based treatments (as credentialed), and the ongoing management of surgical and nonsurgical outcomes. The position requires strong clinical judgment, aesthetic awareness, excellent patient communication skills, and a commitment to quality, safety, and patient satisfaction within a fast paced, highly specialized practice. The APP will work alongside a growing team of surgeons and advanced practice providers within the division, primarily located at our new suite in One Hundred Oaks, while maintaining flexibility to collaborate across other satellite locations to support continuity of care and divisional growth.

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 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Obtains and documents comprehensive health histories and performs focused physical examinations for patients in the ambulatory facial plastics setting.

• Collaborates closely with facial plastic surgeons, proactively supporting clinic workflows through pre‑operative evaluations, post‑operative visits, and specialty consultations to ensure efficient, high‑quality patient care.

• Develops assessments and plans of care, formulates differential diagnoses, and manages acute and chronic conditions related to facial plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic concerns.

• Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic tests and in‑office procedures within scope of practice, including skin and soft tissue biopsies, wound care, and lesion evaluation.

• Performs office‑based procedures as credentialed, including cosmetic injectables (e.g., botulinum toxin, dermal fillers), laser and energy‑based treatments, and minor procedural interventions.

• Prescribes and manages pharmacologic and non‑pharmacologic therapies related to peri‑operative care, aesthetic treatments, and postoperative recovery.

• Provides patient education regarding surgical and nonsurgical treatment options, procedural expectations, and post‑treatment care.

• Utilizes evidence‑based protocols and specialty best practices to guide patient care and outcomes.

• Initiates appropriate referrals and coordinates care with surgical colleagues and other specialties as needed.

• Practices collaboratively within a growing team of surgeons and advanced practice providers in the ambulatory setting, with flexibility to support care across affiliated clinic locations.

• Responsibilities are representative of the role, and additional duties may be assigned based on clinical needs.

 TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

• Health Systems and Professional Practice (Advanced): The Facial Plastics Advanced Practice Provider practices within a specialized ambulatory surgical environment, demonstrating accountability, ethical decision‑making, and adherence to institutional, regulatory, and specialty standards. The APP functions as an integral member of a facial plastics care team, supporting efficient clinic workflows, continuity of care, and patient safety. Through ongoing professional development and specialty engagement, the APP contributes to the advancement of facial plastic and reconstructive practice.

• Patient‑Centered Specialty Care (Advanced): Provides individualized, compassionate, and patient‑centered care for individuals seeking facial plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic services. Integrates patient values, goals, cultural considerations, and aesthetic preferences into shared decision‑making across surg