Wheelchair Van Driver

Allegiance Mobile Health • Corpus Christi, TX

18d • Onsite

About The Position

Allegiance Mobile Health is hiring Wheelchair Van Drivers in Corpus Christi, Texas. This position responds to requests to transport ambulatory and non-ambulatory patients and customers, operating wheelchair transport vans and other vehicles in a range of road and weather conditions, including dense traffic and rural off-road settings. Drivers provide professional customer service, communicate with dispatchers and outside agencies, assess whether patients are appropriate for wheelchair van transport, and complete required patient care, billing, and other documentation. The role also includes maintaining vehicles and equipment, completing readiness and supply checks, and performing related housekeeping and other assigned duties. Employees must pass a departmental skills evaluation and complete the NEOP process before staffing a truck. Regular attendance is an essential function. Duties and responsibilities may change or be assigned at any time.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED.
• Communicate effectively.
• Read, write, and interpret instructions in English.
• Maintain a valid driver's license and an insurable driving record.
• Demonstrate physical ability to lift, carry, balance, and push up to 125 pounds, or 250 pounds with assistance.
• Bend from the waist and touch toes, squat with legs parallel to the ground, and kneel with both knees on the ground.
• Climb 20 sets of stairs without rest within 60 seconds.
• Have correctable vision adequate to read street signs, see in low light, and read small print.
• Use good judgment and remain calm in high-stress situations.
• Maintain a positive attitude in the face of adversity.
• Have interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills.
• Function under extreme fatigue, little rest, extreme temperatures, and inclement weather.
• Successfully pass departmental skills evaluation and complete the NEOP process before staffing a truck.

Nice To Haves

• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Read map books and follow written and verbal directions to respond efficiently and safely.
• Follow company, local, and state driving laws, policies, and procedures.
• Use communication equipment and communicate appropriately with dispatchers, EMS crews, first responders, and other organizations.
• Maintain vehicles and equipment in a constant state of readiness and cleanliness.
• Complete daily vehicle and supply checklists and assist with vehicle resupply, decontamination, and general readiness tasks.
• Immediately report in writing discrepancies involving vehicles, supplies, equipment, or readiness.
• Lift, carry, transport, and extricate patients in various settings, sometimes without assistance.
• Interact with outside agencies, including police departments, fire departments, and first responder organizations.
• Provide satisfactory customer service and maintain professionalism in all contacts.
• Assess patients for appropriateness of wheelchair van transport and redirect them to other modes of transport when appropriate.
• Complete patient care reports, billing information, and other associated documentation accurately and on time.
• Work under physically and psychologically taxing conditions, including inclement weather, temperature extremes, hazardous environments, loud noises, and high-stress situations.
• Perform general housekeeping chores, special projects, and other assigned duties.
• Pass the departmental skills evaluation and complete the NEOP process before staffing a truck.
• Maintain regular attendance and adhere to company policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

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