Entry Level Population Health Manager Jobs
New grad population health manager jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a practicum project can carry more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site and hybrid roles across Healthcare & Medical Services and Education, with employers like Banner Health, Virtua Health, and TriHealth hiring at this level now.
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Schedule:
Burlington County
Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
No weekend, no holidays.
Job Summary:
Supports care coordination efforts for adult patients with moderate to complex illness, in the primary care setting, under minimal supervision. In partnership with the practice leadership team, including Clinicians, LCSWs, CBHMs and Practice Manager leads care management within the team through process improvement, workflow redesign, providing assistance with training, and delegating to other members of the team. Serves in an expanded health care role to collaborate with specialists, members of the health care team, and patients/families to ensure the delivery of quality, efficient, and cost-effective health care services. Assesses plans, implements, coordinates, monitors and evaluates all options and services with the goal of optimizing the patient’s health status. Integrates evidence-based clinical guidelines, preventive guidelines, and protocols, in the development of individualized care plans that are patient-centric, promoting quality and efficiency in the delivery of health care.
Position Responsibilities:
Collaborates with practice leadership to lead practice transformation efforts and population health initiatives.
Collaborates with Practice Team to execute Daily Clinical Huddle: Reviews General Risk Scores for patients on the schedule, ED / IP tracking and follow up, Gaps in Care etc..
Leads care coordination efforts:
- Oversight for Practice Risk Stratification.
- Transitions of Care: Manages outreach, scheduling and follow up.
- Collaborates with other case/disease managers as applicable.
- Coordinates & performs Medicare Annual Wellness Visits.
Coordinates Care Management Efforts:
- Creates & Reviews Care Plans with patients and family members, in order to provide Episodic and/or longitudinal care management.
- Coaches the patient /care giver to meet patient centered individual plan of care goals.
- Assesses health literacy of patients, and supports Medical Assistants with skill development for patient assessment.
- Leads health coaching and motivational interviewing efforts; supports Medical Assistants with skill development.
- Develops and implements patient education materials.
- Maintains a list of local self-management support resources.
- Coordinates with social worker with regard to community resources.
Serves as a clinical resource to practice staff.
Other duties as assigned.
Position Qualifications Required:
Required Experience:
1-3 years of experience in care coordination. Experience working in physician practice preferred.
Required Education:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred
Training / Certification / Licensure:
Must have current NJ license, current CPR certification.
Annual Salary: $79,719 - $123,934 The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant’s experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.
Schedule:
Burlington County
Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
No weekend, no holidays.
Job Summary:
Supports care coordination efforts for adult patients with moderate to complex illness, in the primary care setting, under minimal supervision. In partnership with the practice leadership team, including Clinicians, LCSWs, CBHMs and Practice Manager leads care management within the team through process improvement, workflow redesign, providing assistance with training, and delegating to other members of the team. Serves in an expanded health care role to collaborate with specialists, members of the health care team, and patients/families to ensure the delivery of quality, efficient, and cost-effective health care services. Assesses plans, implements, coordinates, monitors and evaluates all options and services with the goal of optimizing the patient’s health status. Integrates evidence-based clinical guidelines, preventive guidelines, and protocols, in the development of individualized care plans that are patient-centric, promoting quality and efficiency in the delivery of health care.
Position Responsibilities:
Collaborates with practice leadership to lead practice transformation efforts and population health initiatives.
Collaborates with Practice Team to execute Daily Clinical Huddle: Reviews General Risk Scores for patients on the schedule, ED / IP tracking and follow up, Gaps in Care etc..
Leads care coordination efforts:
- Oversight for Practice Risk Stratification.
- Transitions of Care: Manages outreach, scheduling and follow up.
- Collaborates with other case/disease managers as applicable.
- Coordinates & performs Medicare Annual Wellness Visits.
Coordinates Care Management Efforts:
- Creates & Reviews Care Plans with patients and family members, in order to provide Episodic and/or longitudinal care management.
- Coaches the patient /care giver to meet patient centered individual plan of care goals.
- Assesses health literacy of patients, and supports Medical Assistants with skill development for patient assessment.
- Leads health coaching and motivational interviewing efforts; supports Medical Assistants with skill development.
- Develops and implements patient education materials.
- Maintains a list of local self-management support resources.
- Coordinates with social worker with regard to community resources.
Serves as a clinical resource to practice staff.
Other duties as assigned.
Position Qualifications Required:
Required Experience:
1-3 years of experience in care coordination. Experience working in physician practice preferred.
Required Education:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred
Training / Certification / Licensure:
Must have current NJ license, current CPR certification.
Annual Salary: $79,719 - $123,934 The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant’s experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.
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Entry Level Population Health Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level population health manager job?
Start by building hands-on experience through internships, practicum placements, or volunteer roles with community health organizations or healthcare systems. Employers at this level look for familiarity with population health data tools, care coordination concepts, and health equity principles. A strong academic project analyzing patient outcomes or chronic disease trends can substitute for formal work history and set your application apart.
Which companies hire entry level population health managers?
Companies hiring entry level population health managers right now include Banner Health, Virtua Health, and TriHealth, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this experience level, the strongest hiring comes from health systems, managed care organizations, and public health agencies that run structured onboarding programs for junior candidates.
Are there remote entry level population health manager jobs?
Yes, though most postings still lean on-site or hybrid for new hires. About 40% of entry level population health manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, giving candidates flexibility without requiring relocation. Remote roles at this level typically involve data analysis, care gap reporting, or program coordination rather than direct patient-facing work.
Are these new grad population health manager jobs?
Yes, many of these openings are new grad and junior roles designed for recent graduates and candidates early in their careers. A new grad friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience and counts internships, graduate assistantships, or a strong capstone project toward the requirement. Look for language like 'new graduates encouraged to apply' or 'entry level considered' in the job description.
Which industries hire the most entry level population health managers?
Entry Level population health manager roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they manage large patient or member populations, face regulatory pressure to improve health outcomes, and often have the budget and infrastructure to train junior professionals on the job.