Entry Level Advanced Practice Provider Jobs
New grad advanced practice provider jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong clinical rotations or internship work can carry more weight than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Insurance, with employers like OSF HealthCare, OneOncology, and UNC Health hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Tower Health Reading Hospital is seeking Advanced Practice Providers for our Reading Hospital Joint Program. The advanced practitioner will provide comprehensive medical care to patients, in collaboration with physicians and staff. One is for joint replacement inpatient unit work and the other is to support the OR joint program.
With 24 Operating Rooms and multiple specialties, our OR will provide you with a challenging and rewarding career. You will establish a collaborative relationship with physicians, anesthesia, and other personnel to provide direct patient care within the specialty.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Advanced Practice Provider First Assist works closely with surgeons in the operating room during a surgical procedure. Performs pre and post operative assessment and evaluation. Collaborates with the surgical team on plan of care.
Position details:
1 Advanced Practice Provider for the OR
- Surgical position for elective joint replacement
- First Assist in OR and pre/post op orders
- Consulting with patients before surgery to answer questions or address concerns
- Work with surgeons, physicians, and other clinical staff to determine the best care for every patient
- Prepare patients before surgery as well as providing immediate care to them after their surgery
- Review and preop patient charts for surgery and surgical optimization
- Provide patient education and patient contact both pre and post op
- Facilitate for surgical cases and point person for sales reps
- Active member on joint committees with role in joint related performance improvement projects
Advanced Practice Provider for the floor/inpatient support of the program
- Performs inpatient rounding on post-op joint replacement patients
- Facilitates multidisciplinary coordination of care
- Performs discharge and follow-up
- Cross cover and collaborate with trauma orthopedic APPs
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education Requirements
- Master's Degree
Experience
- Relevant Experience
Certification and Licensure
- BLS Certification
- Certification or CE Units Specific To Departmental Area
- PA Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner License
- PA Registered Nurse License
Required Skills
- Excellent Communications Skills
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- General Clerical Skills
- Keyboarding
- Microsoft Word
THE BENEFITS WE OFFER:
- Competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- Retirement savings plan with employer automatic contribution and employer match
- Malpractice insurance & Tail Coverage
- New Hire Program
- Generous paid time-off allowance
- CME time and money
- Relocation assistance
- Spousal/Domestic Partner Job Search Support
- Supportive health system to advance goals
Reading Hospital is a 697-bed nonprofit teaching hospital that provides high quality healthcare, cutting-edge technology, and experienced, caring medical professionals. As the nationally recognized, Magnet-designated flagship institution of Tower Health, Reading Hospital is home to many top-tier specialty care centers and services including the McGlinn Cancer Institute, Miller Regional Heart Center, one of the state’s busiest Emergency Departments and a Level I Trauma Center, and Beginnings Maternity Center, which houses the region’s only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Reading Hospital was named one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals for 2023 by Healthgrades™. This is the second year in a row (2022-2023) that Reading Hospital has been in the top 1 percent of hospitals nationwide for overall clinical performance. Reading Hospital has also been ranked as one of the Top Ten Hospitals by U.S. News and World Report the second year in a row.
THE COMMUNITY:
Reading Hospital is located in West Reading, part of Berks County, Pennsylvania. This is an area that offers many wonderful places to live and raise a family. Berks County is within driving distance of major metropolitan areas like Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York City, offering an easy chance to get away for some big city excitement.
The Reading Symphony Orchestra and Reading Public Museum are considered among the best in the state. GoggleWorks is one of the nation's largest interactive community arts centers. And each year, the Berks Arts Council presents the largest jazz festival on the east coast. In addition, the Santander Arena and Performing Arts Center bring some of the world’s top acts to Reading. The great outdoors is right in your backyard, including the National Scenic Appalachian Trail, Blue Marsh Lake, French Creek State Park, and the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary. And you'll find lakes for boating, swimming, ice fishing, and skating. Reading also ranks fourth nationwide in minor-league sports markets, hosting our own minor league hockey (Reading Royals) and baseball (Reading Fightin’ Phils) teams.
CONTACT
Contact Person Name: Lisa Wortman
Contact Phone Number: 484-628-0556
Contact Email: Lisa.Wortman@towerhealth.org
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INTRODUCTION
Tower Health Reading Hospital is seeking Advanced Practice Providers for our Reading Hospital Joint Program. The advanced practitioner will provide comprehensive medical care to patients, in collaboration with physicians and staff. One is for joint replacement inpatient unit work and the other is to support the OR joint program.
With 24 Operating Rooms and multiple specialties, our OR will provide you with a challenging and rewarding career. You will establish a collaborative relationship with physicians, anesthesia, and other personnel to provide direct patient care within the specialty.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Advanced Practice Provider First Assist works closely with surgeons in the operating room during a surgical procedure. Performs pre and post operative assessment and evaluation. Collaborates with the surgical team on plan of care.
Position details:
1 Advanced Practice Provider for the OR
- Surgical position for elective joint replacement
- First Assist in OR and pre/post op orders
- Consulting with patients before surgery to answer questions or address concerns
- Work with surgeons, physicians, and other clinical staff to determine the best care for every patient
- Prepare patients before surgery as well as providing immediate care to them after their surgery
- Review and preop patient charts for surgery and surgical optimization
- Provide patient education and patient contact both pre and post op
- Facilitate for surgical cases and point person for sales reps
- Active member on joint committees with role in joint related performance improvement projects
Advanced Practice Provider for the floor/inpatient support of the program
- Performs inpatient rounding on post-op joint replacement patients
- Facilitates multidisciplinary coordination of care
- Performs discharge and follow-up
- Cross cover and collaborate with trauma orthopedic APPs
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education Requirements
- Master's Degree
Experience
- Relevant Experience
Certification and Licensure
- BLS Certification
- Certification or CE Units Specific To Departmental Area
- PA Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner License
- PA Registered Nurse License
Required Skills
- Excellent Communications Skills
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- General Clerical Skills
- Keyboarding
- Microsoft Word
THE BENEFITS WE OFFER:
- Competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- Retirement savings plan with employer automatic contribution and employer match
- Malpractice insurance & Tail Coverage
- New Hire Program
- Generous paid time-off allowance
- CME time and money
- Relocation assistance
- Spousal/Domestic Partner Job Search Support
- Supportive health system to advance goals
Reading Hospital is a 697-bed nonprofit teaching hospital that provides high quality healthcare, cutting-edge technology, and experienced, caring medical professionals. As the nationally recognized, Magnet-designated flagship institution of Tower Health, Reading Hospital is home to many top-tier specialty care centers and services including the McGlinn Cancer Institute, Miller Regional Heart Center, one of the state’s busiest Emergency Departments and a Level I Trauma Center, and Beginnings Maternity Center, which houses the region’s only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Reading Hospital was named one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals for 2023 by Healthgrades™. This is the second year in a row (2022-2023) that Reading Hospital has been in the top 1 percent of hospitals nationwide for overall clinical performance. Reading Hospital has also been ranked as one of the Top Ten Hospitals by U.S. News and World Report the second year in a row.
THE COMMUNITY:
Reading Hospital is located in West Reading, part of Berks County, Pennsylvania. This is an area that offers many wonderful places to live and raise a family. Berks County is within driving distance of major metropolitan areas like Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York City, offering an easy chance to get away for some big city excitement.
The Reading Symphony Orchestra and Reading Public Museum are considered among the best in the state. GoggleWorks is one of the nation's largest interactive community arts centers. And each year, the Berks Arts Council presents the largest jazz festival on the east coast. In addition, the Santander Arena and Performing Arts Center bring some of the world’s top acts to Reading. The great outdoors is right in your backyard, including the National Scenic Appalachian Trail, Blue Marsh Lake, French Creek State Park, and the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary. And you'll find lakes for boating, swimming, ice fishing, and skating. Reading also ranks fourth nationwide in minor-league sports markets, hosting our own minor league hockey (Reading Royals) and baseball (Reading Fightin’ Phils) teams.
CONTACT
Contact Person Name: Lisa Wortman
Contact Phone Number: 484-628-0556
Contact Email: Lisa.Wortman@towerhealth.org
#LI-KE1
#READ
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Entry Level Advanced Practice Provider Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level advanced practice provider job?
Start by highlighting clinical rotations, preceptorships, and any internship experience on your resume, since entry level employers weigh hands-on training heavily at this stage. Obtain the required state licensure and national board certification for your specialty before applying. Targeting hospitals, large group practices, and federally qualified health centers often yields the best results, as these organizations frequently build onboarding programs designed for new graduates.
Which companies hire entry level advanced practice providers?
Companies hiring entry level advanced practice providers right now include OSF HealthCare, OneOncology, and UNC Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Health systems, multi-specialty group practices, urgent care networks, and federally qualified health centers are among the most active employers at this experience level.
Are there remote entry level advanced practice provider jobs?
Yes, though most advanced practice provider roles require in-person patient contact. About 2% of entry level advanced practice provider openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions typically involve telehealth services, chronic disease management, or behavioral health, where direct physical examination is less central to daily work.
Are these new grad advanced practice provider jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior advanced practice provider roles. A posting is generally new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts clinical rotations or preceptorship hours toward requirements, or explicitly invites candidates without prior independent practice history. Checking the experience language in each posting is the clearest signal.
Which industries hire the most entry level advanced practice providers?
Entry Level advanced practice provider roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Insurance, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they rely on mid-level clinicians to expand patient access and manage caseloads that physicians alone cannot absorb.