Director Patient Transportation Long Term Care

Ascension • Indianapolis, IN

11d

About The Position

The Director Patient Transportation establishes annual departmental goals and objectives aligned with the organization's mission and strategic plan. The role prepares departmental budgets and ensures adherence to regulatory standards, contracts, and internal policies. It selects facility-compliant equipment and products and manages departmental maintenance and repair schedules. The director oversees staffing throughout the employment lifecycle, including hiring, evaluation, and discipline, while optimizing labor patterns to meet productivity and budget targets.

Requirements

• Drivers License obtained before the hire date or job transfer date; a Commercial Drivers License may be required based on state requirements.
• High school diploma equivalency and 5 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience, including 2 years in leadership or management; alternatively, an associate's or bachelor's degree and 3 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience, including 2 years in leadership or management.

Nice To Haves

• BLS Provider credential; American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Responsibilities

• Establish annual departmental goals and objectives aligned with the organization's mission and strategic plan.
• Prepare departmental budgets and enforce adherence to regulatory standards, contracts, and internal policies.
• Select facility-compliant equipment and products and manage departmental maintenance and repair schedules.
• Oversee hiring, evaluation, and discipline of department staff.
• Optimize labor patterns to meet productivity and budget targets.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, plus HSA/FSA options.
• Employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability insurance, and life insurance.
• Pro-rated paid time off and holidays.
• Ascension-paid tuition through Vocare, reimbursement, professional development, and online learning.
• Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care, and stress management resources.
• Parental leave, adoption assistance, and family benefits.
• Optional legal and pet insurance and transportation savings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: High school or GED