<p>A full-time Dermatology PA or NP opportunity is open in Santa Cruz, California, embedded within a well-established, high-volume dermatology practice supported by board-certified physician oversight and a dedicated clinical and administrative team. The role offers a base salary of $150K with realistic earnings exceeding $250K, making it one of the more compelling APP compensation structures in California dermatology. Clinicians with existing derm experience will step into a collegial, physician-led environment with the infrastructure to focus entirely on patient care.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Base salary of $150,000 with total compensation potential exceeding $250,000</li> <li>Full-time employment with flexible scheduling designed to support work-life balance</li> <li>Mentorship and direct supervision by a board-certified dermatologist</li> <li>Dedicated clinic and administrative support staff to maximize clinical efficiency</li> <li>Collegial, physician-led practice culture with emphasis on professional development</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Target patient volume of 30+ patients per day in an established dermatology practice</li> <li>APP operates with meaningful clinical autonomy while maintaining clear physician consultation pathways</li> <li>EMR platform: EMA (Electronic Medical Assistant), a dermatology-specific electronic health record system</li> <li>Scope of practice defined in collaboration with the supervising dermatologist</li> <li>APP provides guidance and direction to clinic staff as part of the care team leadership structure</li> <li>Highly skilled clinical team with strong administrative infrastructure backing day-to-day operations</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current licensure as a Physician Assistant (PA-C) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) in California, or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Minimum of 2–5 years of dermatology-specific clinical experience required</li> <li>Bachelor's and master's degrees required (consistent with PA or NP training pathways)</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume patient panels independently while recognizing appropriate physician escalation points</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Santa Cruz sits on the northern edge of Monterey Bay, roughly 35 miles southwest of San Jose and 75 miles south of San Francisco — offering genuine coastal California living without the density of a major metro. The city is known for its surf culture, redwood forests, vibrant downtown, and proximity to world-class hiking in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The University of California Santa Cruz anchors a well-educated, culturally active community, and the region's mild Mediterranean climate and outdoor lifestyle make it a perennial draw for clinicians seeking quality of life alongside a strong professional opportunity.</p>