Wheelchair Van Driver
About The Position
The Wheelchair Van Driver provides safe, reliable, and compassionate transportation for patients traveling to scheduled medical appointments, dialysis treatments, hospital discharges, rehabilitation visits, and interfacility transfers. The driver helps patients arrive safely and on time while treating them with dignity, and serves as a point of contact for patients, families, healthcare providers, and dispatch. The role involves driving scheduled daytime routes in a wheelchair-accessible van, assisting patients and securing mobility devices, maintaining vehicle safety and cleanliness, and communicating route updates or special transport needs. Drivers follow safety protocols, HIPAA guidelines, company policies, and traffic laws.
Requirements
- Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
- Ability to safely assist patients in and out of the vehicle using proper body mechanics.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Compassionate, patient, and dependable attitude.
- Professional appearance and conduct.
- Ability to reliably manage a structured daytime schedule with punctuality.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in medical transportation or healthcare.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate a wheelchair-accessible van during scheduled daytime routes.
- Transport patients to and from medical appointments, hospitals, dialysis centers, rehabilitation facilities, and other healthcare locations.
- Assist patients in and out of the vehicle using proper lifting, body mechanics, securement, and safety procedures.
- Ensure wheelchairs and mobility devices are properly secured before transport.
- Provide courteous, respectful, and compassionate service to patients and families.
- Maintain punctuality and efficient time management throughout assigned routes.
- Perform daily vehicle inspections to ensure safety and operational readiness.
- Maintain a clean, sanitized, and organized vehicle interior.
- Communicate with dispatch and healthcare providers about arrival times, delays, and special transport needs.
- Follow safety protocols, HIPAA guidelines, company policies, and traffic laws.
Benefits
- Multiple medical plan options.
- Vista Wellness (physician/pharmacy).
- Dental and vision coverage.
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
- 401(k) with company contribution.
- Life and disability coverage.
- Tuition reimbursement up to $15,000.
- Student loan forgiveness programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
