Entry Level Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Jobs
New grad primary care nurse practitioner jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where clinical rotation hours and internship work can carry more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Insurance, and Staffing & Recruiting, with employers like OSF HealthCare, Optum, and Carbon Health hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
American Health Network, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a primary care advanced practice clinician (NP or PA) to join our team in Muncie, IN. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.
As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.
At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Position Highlights & Primary Responsibilities:
- Physician-led culture where your voice matters
- Clear path to partnership and leadership opportunities
- Flexible scheduling with 4 or 4.5-day workweeks
- Value-based care model focused on quality, not volume
- Innovation-driven practice supported by national resources
- Growth, Teaching, and Leadership opportunities (when timing aligns)
- Provide comprehensive primary care to a diverse patient panel with the support and resources needed to practice at the peak of your license
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including care coordinators, behavioral health, pharmacy, and other care providers at the practice
- Perform in-office procedures such as simple skin surgery, fracture care, joint injections, maternity care, IUD's, etc. (if desired)
- Participate in quality improvement and population health initiatives
- Educate and empower your patients to take ownership of their health
What makes an Optum organization different?
- As the largest employer of Advanced Practice Clinicians, we have a best-in-class employee experience and enable you to practice at the top of your license
- We believe that better care for clinicians equates to better care for patients
- We are influencing change collectively on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations
- We grow talent from within. No matter where you want to go- geographically or professionally- you can do it here
Compensation & Benefits:
- Eligibility for bonus and relocation assistance (if applicable)
- Competitive salary guarantees with quality incentives
- Generous PTO, CME time and allowance, and Holiday time-off
- Comprehensive and personalized benefits package including, but not limited to medical, dental, life, vision, short and long-term disability options, flex-spending and health-savings accounts, optional benefits and discounts for you and your family
- Robust retirement options including 401(k) with company match, discounted employee stock purchase plan, optional partnership track, credit union, more
- Company paid Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- (optional) Partnership - eligibility after 3 years with organization
At American Health Network, a part of Optum, transforming the delivery of health care across our region is our passion. Founded in 1994, we are an established multi-specialty, physician-led, integrated healthcare delivery system that cares for over 325,000 patients throughout our locations. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
- Unrestricted medical licensure in the state where this job will be performed or ability to obtain prior to starting employment
- Board certified or board eligible as a Family Nurse Practitioner (ANCC/AANP) or a Physician Assistant (NCCPA)
- Active and unrestricted DEA License or ability to obtain prior to starting employment
- Active and unrestricted CSR License or ability to obtain prior to starting employment
Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $109,500.00 - $164,000.00. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
INTRODUCTION
American Health Network, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a primary care advanced practice clinician (NP or PA) to join our team in Muncie, IN. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.
As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.
At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Position Highlights & Primary Responsibilities:
- Physician-led culture where your voice matters
- Clear path to partnership and leadership opportunities
- Flexible scheduling with 4 or 4.5-day workweeks
- Value-based care model focused on quality, not volume
- Innovation-driven practice supported by national resources
- Growth, Teaching, and Leadership opportunities (when timing aligns)
- Provide comprehensive primary care to a diverse patient panel with the support and resources needed to practice at the peak of your license
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including care coordinators, behavioral health, pharmacy, and other care providers at the practice
- Perform in-office procedures such as simple skin surgery, fracture care, joint injections, maternity care, IUD's, etc. (if desired)
- Participate in quality improvement and population health initiatives
- Educate and empower your patients to take ownership of their health
What makes an Optum organization different?
- As the largest employer of Advanced Practice Clinicians, we have a best-in-class employee experience and enable you to practice at the top of your license
- We believe that better care for clinicians equates to better care for patients
- We are influencing change collectively on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations
- We grow talent from within. No matter where you want to go- geographically or professionally- you can do it here
Compensation & Benefits:
- Eligibility for bonus and relocation assistance (if applicable)
- Competitive salary guarantees with quality incentives
- Generous PTO, CME time and allowance, and Holiday time-off
- Comprehensive and personalized benefits package including, but not limited to medical, dental, life, vision, short and long-term disability options, flex-spending and health-savings accounts, optional benefits and discounts for you and your family
- Robust retirement options including 401(k) with company match, discounted employee stock purchase plan, optional partnership track, credit union, more
- Company paid Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- (optional) Partnership - eligibility after 3 years with organization
At American Health Network, a part of Optum, transforming the delivery of health care across our region is our passion. Founded in 1994, we are an established multi-specialty, physician-led, integrated healthcare delivery system that cares for over 325,000 patients throughout our locations. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
- Unrestricted medical licensure in the state where this job will be performed or ability to obtain prior to starting employment
- Board certified or board eligible as a Family Nurse Practitioner (ANCC/AANP) or a Physician Assistant (NCCPA)
- Active and unrestricted DEA License or ability to obtain prior to starting employment
- Active and unrestricted CSR License or ability to obtain prior to starting employment
Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $109,500.00 - $164,000.00. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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Entry Level Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level primary care nurse practitioner job?
Employers hiring at the entry level look for a completed MSN or DNP, an active NP license, and board certification through AANP or ANCC. Clinical rotation experience in primary care settings gives candidates a clear edge. Tailoring your application to show familiarity with chronic disease management, preventive care, and EMR platforms signals readiness for independent practice from day one.
Which companies hire entry level primary care nurse practitioners?
Companies hiring entry level primary care nurse practitioners right now include OSF HealthCare, Optum, and Carbon Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from community health centers, multi-specialty group practices, federally qualified health centers, and large health system outpatient clinics that build new-grad cohorts into their staffing model.
Are there remote entry level primary care nurse practitioner jobs?
Yes, though most entry level roles have an on-site or hybrid component given the hands-on nature of primary care. About 0% of entry level primary care nurse practitioner openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve telehealth panels focused on chronic disease follow-up or behavioral health integration rather than acute or diagnostic visits.
Are these new grad primary care nurse practitioner jobs?
Yes, many of these listings are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome candidates with limited post-certification experience. A posting is new-grad friendly when it lists zero to two years of experience as acceptable, counts clinical rotations or preceptorship hours toward the requirement, or accepts a strong internship in lieu of full-time practice history. Recent graduates entering primary care should filter for those signals when reviewing openings.
Which industries hire the most entry level primary care nurse practitioners?
Entry Level primary care nurse practitioner roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Insurance, and Staffing & Recruiting, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors drive entry level hiring because they operate high-volume outpatient practices, face persistent provider shortages in underserved communities, and often use structured onboarding programs that make them well suited to supporting new graduates transitioning into independent practice.