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Cornerstone Clinical Management
Lexington, North Carolina

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Nurse Practitioner Top 25% in Primary Care (NP)Full-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$150K - $200K

  • Better work-life than 80% of Primary Care (NP) listings
  • Top-quartile pay for Primary Care (NP)

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • Primary Care Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant
  • Location: Lexington, NC
  • Schedule: Full-time (5 days per week)
  • Salary: $150,000 - $200,000

About Cornerstone Clinical Partners

Cornerstone Clinical Partners is a physician-led medical group focused exclusively on skilled nursing and long-term care facilities in North Carolina and Virginia. We provide primary care, specialty services, and medical leadership with a clear focus on delivering consistent, high-quality care to medically complex residents while helping reduce avoidable hospitalizations.

We believe experienced clinicians should have real autonomy to practice at the top of their license, supported by strong clinical leadership and efficient operations. Whether you’re a Primary Care Provider, Specialty Clinician, Medical Director, or Attending Physician, you’ll have the opportunity to focus on patient care without the layers of bureaucracy common in larger health systems.

At Cornerstone, we’re building a team of providers who want to deliver excellent care in a defined region, with the support and structure to do it well.

Job Summary

Cornerstone Clinical Partners is seeking a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner/Physician’s Assistant (NP/PA) to provide on-site care to residents in long-term care settings. This is a full-time position ideal for a provider who values meaningful patient relationships and a collaborative care environment.

Responsibilities

  • Provide primary care services to residents in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities
  • Perform physical exams and medical history assessments
  • Diagnose and treat chronic and acute health conditions
  • Order and interpret diagnostic tests and lab results
  • Develop and adjust individualized care plans
  • Prescribe medications and monitor treatment effectiveness
  • Collaborate with facility staff and interdisciplinary teams
  • Educate patients and families about treatment options and care goals
  • Ensure a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for residents

Requirements

  • Active and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or Physician license
  • State-specific license in good standing in North Carolina
  • Minimum 6 months of experience in long-term care or a skilled nursing facility
  • Strong communication, clinical, and critical thinking skills

Passion for Elder Care and Person-centered Healthcare

Must be able to lift a minimum of 20 pounds and stand / walk / work on your feet up to 6-8 hours per day

Benefits

  • Competitive salary: $150,000 - $200,000
  • Health
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401K
  • Company-Sponsored Life Insurance
  • Student Loan Repayment Program
  • Paid subscription to UpToDate
  • Paid Time Off
  • Malpractice insurance coverage

Why Work With Us?

  • Make a meaningful impact on the lives of seniors
  • Work in a collaborative, mission-driven environment
  • Enjoy work-life balance

Equal Opportunity Employer

Infinite Medical P. C is an equal-opportunity employer. We acknowledge and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We pledge ourselves to crafting and maintaining an environment that respects diverse traditions, heritages, and experiences.

Infinite Medical P. C is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

The above-noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the applicant a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of this position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of the position.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply today and help us deliver compassionate, personalized care where it matters most.

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Key Skills

Chronic condition managementAcute condition managementDiagnostic test interpretationCare plan developmentMedication prescriptionInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient educationClinical documentation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Primary Care Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant at Cornerstone Clinical Management a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Primary Care (NP) — ranked against 1,191 active Primary Care (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Primary Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% are remote, 60% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Primary Care pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$175k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $186k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Primary Care (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,191 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Lexington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$276k≈ 1.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,578/mo≈ 13% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.0
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Winston-Salem, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Cornerstone Clinical Management

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401K
Company-Sponsored Life Insurance
Student Loan Repayment Program
Paid subscription to UpToDate
Paid Time Off