Job Description: Facial Aesthetic / Facial Plastics Surgeon
Build a facial aesthetics program in Acadiana, LA AAAHC office with 3 ORs, CRNA & no call. Focus on facelift/neck & rhinoplasty. Up to $680k total earnings ($300 $350k base + 30% over $900k ). Patient-first culture; prepaid cosmetic model.
- Location: Acadiana Region, Louisiana (Lafayette/Crowley corridor)
- Setting: AAAHC-accredited, office-based surgery center • 3 ORs • CRNA anesthesia • No hospital call
- Employment: W-2 or 1099 (candidate preference)
The Opportunity
A physician-owned cosmetic surgery center is launching a dedicated Facial Aesthetics Program and seeks a surgeon who thrives on precision, communication, and building something lasting. You ll concentrate on facelift/neck lift and rhinoplasty, supported by seasoned staff, a prepaid cosmetic revenue model, and a robust, data-driven marketing engine. This is a rare chance to own the facial line in a modern, office-based environment no hospital call with leadership that values kindness, accountability, and excellent outcomes.
What You ll Do
- Lead and grow a facial-only surgical practice (body work is not the focus).
- Perform facelift/neck lift, rhinoplasty, brow/forehead lift, otoplasty, chin/jaw implants, facial fat grafting (blepharoplasty optional by mutual interest).
- Conduct surgeon-led consults during ramp; collaborate with NPs/PCCs as volumes mature.
- Operate in an AAAHC office OR with CRNA anesthesia; many cases under local/MAC in additional procedure rooms.
- Uphold a patient-first culture: night-of-surgery calls, message response, appropriate chaperone documentation, clear expectations, and disciplined photography standards.
- Partner with leadership on analytics, education, before/after library growth, and continuous quality improvement.
Schedule & Environment
- OR cadence: Main anesthesia room runs Mon Thu, 3 weeks/month; additional rooms support local/MAC cases.
- Systems: Greenway/PrimeSuite EMR; standardized photography (3D can be evaluated as the program scales).
- Hospital interface: Not required. Optional limited breast reconstruction at a nearby hospital only if you wish to maintain that skillset (no formal call).
Compensation (clear & transparent)
- Total potential earnings: Up to $680,000 (illustrative)
- Base: $300,000 $350,000 (commensurate with experience)
- Variable: 30% of personal collections over $900,000 (all cosmetic cases are prepaid)
- Structure: W-2 or 1099 (your choice)
- CME: $3,000 $4,000 annually
- Benefits (if W-2): Health insurance; SIMPLE IRA 3% match; PTO/CME days finalized at offer
- Malpractice: If W-2, typically employer-provided (offer reflects this). If 1099, surgeon provides coverage (proof of limits; tail as applicable).
- Relocation/Sign-on: Considered case-by-case to support a smooth transition
The up to
$680k figure illustrates realistic year-one potential with strong consult flow and conversions; actual earnings depend on your collections and case mix. What Success Looks Like (first 12 months)
- Access: consults/week steady state; no-show =5 8% with disciplined confirmation.
- Conversions: % consult?surgery for major facial procedures (rhinoplasty often higher; facelift improves with selection and education).
- OR utilization: 1.6 2.0 major cases per anesthesia day; add blocks as sustained volume warrants.
- Collections: $1.5M $2.0M annualized and trending toward $2.5M at maturity.
- Experience: 100% night-of-surgery calls documented; consistent growth of a high-quality before/after library.
Qualifications
- One of the following board pathways:
- ABPS (board-certified or board-eligible), or
- ENT ? Facial Plastics (ABOHNS with facial plastics fellowship/credentials), or
- AACS cosmetic fellowship with strong facial portfolio (aware of credential disclosure norms).
- 1 7 years post-training preferred (coachable, program-builder mindset).
- Demonstrated strength in facelift/neck and rhinoplasty; comfort with local/MAC facial cases; clean NPDB.
- Warm, low-ego communicator who treats patients and staff with respect and follows through promptly.
About the Market
Acadiana, Louisiana offers welcoming communities, short commutes, vibrant food and music, and easy access to Lafayette and the Gulf an easy place to put down roots while building a best-in-class facial program.
How to Apply
Start with a brief note (CV not required to begin). Please include a short case highlights summary (facelift/neck and rhinoplasty) and de-identified before/after photos if available.
Christian Claudio, MBA CEO, StaffMed Health Partners
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Compensation Information:
$630000.00 / Annually - $680000.00 / AnnuallyAdditional Compensation:
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Details:
Compensation Details Total potential earnings (Yr-1, illustrative): Up to $680,000 Assumes strong consult flow and case mix with the variable payout below. Base salary: $300,000-$350,000 (commensurate with experience) Productivity bonus: 30% of personal collections over $900,000 All cosmetic cases are prepaid, so the bonus tracks real collections (clean revenue cycle). Structure: W-2 or 1099 - candidate's choice Benefits (if W-2): Health insurance; SIMPLE IRA 3% match; PTO/CME days finalized at offer CME: $3,000-$4,000 annually Malpractice: Employer-provided if W-2 (reflected in offer). If 1099, surgeon carries coverage (proof of limits; tail as applicable) Relocation / Sign-on: Considered case-by-case Earnings Scenarios (illustrative math) Collections = $1.2M: Bonus = 30% ($1.2M $900k) = $90k $390k-$440k total comp Collections = $1.5M: Bonus = 30% ($1.5M $900k) = $180k $480k-$530k total comp Collections = $1.8M: Bonus = 30% ($1.8M $900k) = $270k $570k-$620k total comp Collections = $2.0M: Bonus = 30% ($2.0M $900k) = $330k $630k-$680k total comp Actual earnings depend on your case mix, consult-to-book conversion, and OR utilization. Program has dedicated marketing support, prepaid cosmetic model, and predictable OR access to help you ramp.