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Cornerstone Clinical Management
Wilkesboro, North Carolina

Medical Director / Attending Physician

Internal MedicineNo callPart-Time

Listed compensation

$50k-$60k

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Job Description

  • Attending Physician
  • Location: Wilkesboro, NC
  • Schedule: Part-time (1 day/ week)
  • Salary: $50,000 - $60,000

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 an Attending Physician to take on the responsibility of overseeing and managing the primary medical care for residents at our facilities. In this role, you will act as the primary care provider for the patients, ensuring their overall health and well-being.

You will have a dedicated full-time Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to support you in this role, working collaboratively with you to provide excellent patient care.

Responsibilities

Act as the primary care provider for residents in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs), taking responsibility for their medical management

  • Conduct patient rounds, collaborating with NPs and PAs to assess and manage resident care
  • Diagnose and treat patients with acute illnesses while overseeing the management of ongoing medical conditions
  • Discuss treatment plans, prognosis, and advance care planning with residents and their families
  • Maintain accurate medical records and ensure adherence to healthcare regulations
  • Work closely with nurses, therapists, and specialists to provide comprehensive care

Requirements

  • A board-certified physician with experience in primary care and long-term care (LTC).
  • Strong leadership skills and the ability to effectively support and mentor NPs and PAs in delivering care.

Prolonged standing and walking on facility floors. Carrying a medical bag, laptop, tablet or diagnostic equipment. Bending, stooping, or assisting with positioning during exams. Navigating multi-level buildings, potentially with stairs or uneven surfaces. Lifting/moving patients.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary per annum: $50,000 - $60,000
  • Paid Time Off
  • Malpractice Insurance

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

Cornerstone Clinical Partners 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.

Cornerstone Clinical Partners 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.

Ready to Make a Difference?

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

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Skilled Nursing Facility CarePatient AssessmentDiagnosis and TreatmentChronic Condition ManagementAcute Illness ManagementMentoring Nurse Practitioners and Physician AssistantsTreatment PlanningMedical RecordkeepingRegulatory ComplianceInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Medical Director / Attending Physician at Cornerstone Clinical Management a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 22,364 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Internal Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Internal Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 54% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Internal Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Internal Medicine by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in physician rolesranked against 22,364 Physician roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedInternal Medicine median $280k (middle half $263k–$290k)30 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingNorth Carolina index 94.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Internal Medicine listings in North Carolina43 active1,388 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 54% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNorth Carolina Physician listings: 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $30k) · 18% offer loan repayment510 active listings, Nov 2026
Internal Medicine hiring demand#3 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 38 days · 33% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 579 postings, 472 closed
New Internal Medicine listings585 in the last 30 days335 the 30 days before (+75%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Internal Medicine pay trend+4.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (22,364 Physician roles listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

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Living in Wilkesboro

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$294k
Median resident rent
$764/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.