Careers in Plastic Surgery

Want a Career in Aesthetics, Cosmetic or Plastic Surgery?

Current Roles available at Plastic Surgeon Clinics around Australia

 Different Roles Available in a Plastic Surgery Practice

There are a wide variety of roles needed to run a successful plastic surgery practice, sometimes a team member will multi-task.

PLASTIC SURGERY CLINIC ROLES

  1. Medical Receptionist – Front Desk operation and meet & greet patients
  2. Inbound Enquiries / Patient Liaison – handle patient enquiries by phone, email and chat/text
  3. Patient Coordinator / Medical Secretary
  4. Surgical Coordinators – organise the theatre lists and team, billing and hospital.
  5. Practice Manager – look after the team and oversee compliance, financials and operations
  6. Business Manager – develop the sales and growth of a larger practice
  7. Marketing Coordinator – create content and organise marketing
  8. Practice Nurse – preop and post-op patient care, sometimes in theatre with the surgeon
  9. Nurse Injectors – Performing injectables treatments under supervision of the surgeon
  10. Dermal Clinician – Providing scar minimisation, skin treatments and skin care advice
  11. Admin / Bookkeeper / Finance – helping with reporting, billing, accounts and payables.
  12. Cleaner / Gardener / Support Roles

SURGICAL ROLES

  • Specialist Plastic Surgeon
  • Fellowships for qualified Plastic Surgeons
  • Surgical Assistant
  • Anaesthetist
  • Scrub Nurse

Plastic Surgeon Vacancies & Fellowships – Job Boards

Plastic Surgeon Fellowships in Australia

ASPS Plastic Surgeon Fellowships

ASAPS Plastic Surgeon Fellowships

AAFPS Fellowships for ENT Surgeon

Melanoma Institute of Australia Fellowships

USA Plastic Surgery Fellowships

https://www.theaestheticsociety.org/medical-professionals/residents-fellows/endorsed-fellowships

UK Plastic Surgery Fellowships

International Plastic Surgery Jobs

Different Types of Plastic Surgery Fellowships

  • Burns Fellow
  • Melanoma Fellow
  • Microsurgery Fellow
  • Aesthetic Fellow
  • Craniofacial Fellow

 

Administrative Hurdles to Working as a Plastic Surgeon or Fellow in Australia

  • Immigration Department & Visas – see Immigration Agents & Advisors
  • AMC – Australian Medical Council requirements
  • RACS – Royal Australasian College of Surgeons – registration requirements
  • ASPS / ASAPS – Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons and Australian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
  • AHPRA provisional registration
  • Restrictions to Working in Public Hospitals and Regional Areas for many years

 

Salary Expectations for Plastic Surgeons or Fellows in Australia

Along with your Salary you could expect

  • Relocation Allowance
  • Living Allowance
  • Overtime
  • Travel Allowance
  • Private Private work may be available

Further Reading

Useful Articles about a Career in the Plastic Surgery / Aesthetic Industry