Chinese Program Director – Merwick Post Acute
Merwick Post Acute is committed to culturally responsive care and meaningful community partnerships, with core values of Passion, Respect, and Excellence. The Chinese Program Director provides strategic leadership for programs serving Chinese‑speaking patients, families, and the surrounding community.
Rate Range: $55,000 – $60,000 per year. Full‑time opportunity.
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage programs that support Chinese‑speaking patients, families, and caregivers within the hospital and throughout the surrounding community.
- Collaborate with physicians, case managers, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate culturally sensitive patient care and discharge planning.
- Lead outreach and marketing initiatives with local Chinese organizations, senior centers, cultural groups, and community partners.
- Assist with referrals of Chinese‑speaking patients to appropriate hospital departments and community resources, ensuring language access and cultural understanding.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with community leaders and organizations to increase awareness of hospital services.
- Develop and implement strategies that improve access to care, patient engagement, and community outreach for Chinese‑speaking populations.
- Serve as a cultural resource and advocate to help eliminate language and cultural barriers within the healthcare system.
Qualifications
- Fluency in both Chinese and English required.
- Experience working with the Chinese community in a management or leadership role required.
- Strong leadership, communication, relationship‑building, and presentation skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams and community organizations.
- Knowledge of culturally responsive care practices, community engagement, and healthcare outreach preferred.
- Passion for improving healthcare access and outcomes for diverse populations.
Core Values in Action
Passion – Leading programs that improve healthcare access and support for Chinese‑speaking patients and families.
Respect – Honoring cultural traditions, language preferences, and individual experiences with compassion and dignity.
Excellence – Building innovative programs and community partnerships that deliver exceptional, culturally responsive care.
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee referral bonus
- Health, vision, and dental benefits
- 401(k) with match
- Employee engagement and culture committee
- Company‑sponsored life insurance
- Employee assistance program (EAP) resources
The facility provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
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