Attending Physician

Cornerstone; Sparta (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Malpractice Insurance

Job summary

Cornerstone Clinical Partners is seeking an Attending Physician to oversee primary medical care for residents at skilled nursing facilities in North Carolina. You will work with a dedicated NP/PA to support patient care and ensure high-quality outcomes.

This part-time role (one day per week) emphasizes leadership in LTC, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and a focus on preventing hospitalizations and maintaining residents’ health and well-being.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring NPs/PAs

Primary care

Education

Board-certified physician (primary care LTC)

Job description

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.

Location:

Sparta, 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.

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 Affi