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Project Renewal

Patient Navigator

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$31K - $33K/yr

East Williamsburg Men's Shelter Salary Range: $31,000-$33,275 Overall Responsibilities Under the direction of the Shelter Director and Director of Social Services, the Patient Navigator works as a ...

Brownhealth

Patient Navigator

Providence, RI

$77K - $154K/yr

The Patient Navigator reports to the Director Neurosurgery or his designee and is responsible for coordinating patient care activities for international and domestic patients with significant ...

Brown University Health

Patient Navigator

Providence, RI · On-site

$77K - $154K/yr

The Patient Navigator reports to the Director Neurosurgery or his designee and is responsible for coordinating patient care activities for international and domestic patients with significant ...

Brown University Health

Patient Navigator

Providence, RI

$77K - $154K/yr

SUMMARY The Patient Navigator reports to the Director Neurosurgery or his designee and is responsible for coordinating patient care activities for international and domestic patients with significant ...

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As of Jul 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for director patient navigator in the United States is $121,253.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $100,000.00 and $146,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Patient Navigator vs Patient Navigator?

AspectDirector Patient NavigatorPatient Navigator
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's degree, healthcare experience, and leadership skillsOften requires a high school diploma or associate degree, with healthcare or social work experience
Work EnvironmentAdministrative offices, healthcare facilities, overseeing teamsPatient clinics, hospitals, community health settings, direct patient interaction
Employer & IndustryHospitals, healthcare organizations, non-profitsHospitals, clinics, community health programs
Role FocusLeadership, program development, team managementPatient support, education, navigation assistance

The main difference is that the Director Patient Navigator oversees programs and teams, focusing on leadership and strategy, while the Patient Navigator provides direct patient support and guidance. Both roles are vital in healthcare, but they differ in responsibilities and required experience.

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Infographic showing various Director Patient Navigator job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $121,253 per year, or $58.3 per hour.
Patient Navigator

Patient Navigator

Project Renewal

Brooklyn, NY • On-site

$31K - $33K/yr

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Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

Project Renewal is a leading non-profit organization with the mission of building supportive communities where people achieve dignity and independence, renewing their lives with health, homes, and jobs. Our comprehensive and integrated 24/7 programs are designed to offer the holistic care our clients need. With a staff of 950+ and an annual budget of $140 million, Project Renewal is one of the larger social service nonprofits in New York City.
Title: Patient Navigator
Program: East Williamsburg Men's Shelter
Salary Range: $31,000-$33,275
Overall Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Shelter Director and Director of Social Services, the Patient Navigator works as a member of the clinic team to facilitate client's access to physical and behavioral health care.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The essential duties of the Patient Navigator include but are not limited to the following activities:
  • Identify, refer and schedule clients in need of services including substance abuse treatment, psychiatric services, physical exams, tuberculosis screening, HIV testing and screening and treatment of chronic illnesses.
  • With authorized use of the agency van, transport clients to scheduled medical, housing and other related appointments.
  • Provide individual and group counseling and support services to program participants.
  • Work with the clinical and medical team to arrange medical appointments, confirm appointments and all other activities required to improve client compliance.
  • Work with patients who have complex medical illness requiring frequent appointments in clinic and to specialists, including assisting with transportation and obtaining records from outside medical providers.
  • Work with the clinical and medical team to assist residents with enrollment in Medicaid.
  • Facilitate communication between clinics and all team members regarding health issues of shelter residents.
  • Track client hospitalizations and follow up with local hospitals for clients who have been admitted for over 24 hours.

Qualifications:
  • NY State Driver's License without points
  • Minimum one (1) year experience in a social service or health care setting preferred
  • Intermediate keyboarding and computer literacy
  • Strong ability to set priorities and follow up.
  • Excellent oral, writing, and listening skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially MS Word and EXCEL
  • Strong ability to interface with clients as well as all levels of staff

Project Renewal is an equal opportunity employer. Its long-standing policy has been to embrace the equality of opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to actual or perceived race, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, religion or creed, gender (see separately issued Gender Discrimination policy for more detail), physical or mental disability, age (18 and over), military status, arrest record, marital status, domestic partnership status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, sexual orientation, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, unemployment status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws.

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