Attending Physician
Listed compensation
$50k-$60k
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Job Description
- Attending Physician
- Location: Henderson, 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
Key Skills
Family Medicine — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 60% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in family medicine | ranked against 2,564 Family Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Family Medicine median $275k (middle half $250k–$315k)152 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | North Carolina index 94.3 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Family Medicine listings in North Carolina | 54 active | 2,630 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 60% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | North Carolina Physician listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $30k) · 18% offer loan repayment506 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Family Medicine hiring demand | #4 of 26 specialties | postings stay open a median 42 days · 29% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, September 2026 · 790 postings, 1,192 closed |
| New Family Medicine listings | 1,884 in the last 30 days | 1,371 the 30 days before (+37%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Family Medicine pay trend | −3.9% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates 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 Family Medicine — ranked against 2,564 active Family Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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