Medical Director – Medical Aesthetics & Laser Services

DirectShifts; United States; Hybrid; USD 207,000 - 344,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote schedule

Independent contractor status

Competitive compensation based on经验

Job summary

DirectShifts is seeking a California-licensed physician to serve as Medical Director for a growing aesthetics practice in the San Francisco Bay Area. The role provides clinical oversight of aesthetic and laser-based services and ensures patient safety and regulatory compliance.

Independent contractor position with 10–15 hours monthly and a flexible remote schedule with occasional onsite responsibilities. Competitive compensation based on experience and scope.

Qualifications

• Active California MD or DO license in good standing.
• Experience in medical aesthetics or related fields preferred.
• Previous Medical Director or physician oversight experience is highly desirable.
• Experience supervising RNs, NPs, PAs, or other aesthetic providers preferred.
• Familiarity with laser technologies and aesthetic procedures a plus.
• Knowledge of California regulations related to physician supervision and aesthetic medicine.
• Strong commitment to patient safety and quality care.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Medical Director in accordance with California regulations.
• Provide medical oversight for aesthetic and cosmetic procedures performed by qualified staff.
• Conduct Good Faith Exams and patient evaluations when medically appropriate.
• Review charts and support quality assurance initiatives.
• Establish, review, and update treatment protocols and clinical policies.
• Ensure compliance with California Medical Board requirements and applicable regulations.
• Be available for physician consultation regarding patient care and treatment planning.
• Assist with implementation and oversight of laser technologies and other advanced aesthetic treatments.
• Support staff education, training, and competency validation as needed.
• Collaborate with leadership on service expansion, patient safety, and clinical best practices.

Skills

Medical leadership

Clinical oversight

Regulatory compliance

Patient safety

Job description

About the Opportunity

A growing medical aesthetics practice in the San Francisco Bay Area is seeking a California-licensed Physician (MD/DO) to serve as Medical Director and provide clinical oversight for aesthetic and laser-based services.

This is an opportunity to collaborate with an expanding practice focused on delivering high-quality aesthetic treatments while maintaining strong clinical standards, patient safety, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Medical Director in accordance with California regulations.


• Provide medical oversight for aesthetic and cosmetic procedures performed by qualified staff.


• Conduct Good Faith Exams and patient evaluations when medically appropriate.


• Review charts and support quality assurance initiatives.


• Establish, review, and update treatment protocols and clinical policies.


• Ensure compliance with California Medical Board requirements and applicable regulations.


• Be available for physician consultation regarding patient care and treatment planning.


• Assist with implementation and oversight of laser technologies and other advanced aesthetic treatments.


• Support staff education, training, and competency validation as needed.


• Collaborate with leadership on service expansion, patient safety, and clinical best practices.

Qualifications

• Active California MD or DO license in good standing.


• Experience in medical aesthetics, cosmetic medicine, dermatology, plastic surgery, family medicine, emergency medicine, or a related specialty preferred.


• Previous Medical Director or physician oversight experience in a med spa, aesthetics, or wellness setting is highly desirable.


• Experience supervising RNs, NPs, PAs, or other aesthetic providers preferred.


• Familiarity with laser hair removal and other aesthetic laser technologies is a plus.


• Knowledge of California regulations related to physician supervision and aesthetic medicine.


• Strong commitment to patient safety and quality care.

Position Details

• Independent contractor position.


• Estimated commitment: 10-15 hours per month.


• Flexible remote schedule with occasional onsite responsibilities.


• Opportunity for increased involvement as the practice grows.


• Competitive compensation based on experience and scope of responsibilities.

DirectShifts is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status,or any other characteristic protected by law.

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