What are the responsibilities and job description for the NEMT- Wheelchair Driver position at H&M Transport?
Job Summary: As a Wheelchair Van Driver, you will be responsible for safely transporting patients to and from their homes, appointments, dialysis, and discharges from hospitals. This role requires a valid driver's license, a clean driving record, and a commitment to providing exceptional customer service. Drivers will operate company-provided vehicles and adhere to a flexible schedule that includes rotating weekends and holidays.
Compensation/Benefits:
Projected annual pay for top drivers ranges from $50k-$70K.
Hourly wages starting from $15-$17/hr
Consistent overtime opportunities
Discretionary bonus opportunities
Potential for tips from our large Private Pay customer base
Benefits
Health Insurance (50% company pay)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short/Long Term Disability
Life Insurance
Company provided vehicle, fuel card and maintenance.
Hiring Areas:
Dulles/Herndon/Reston - Candidates will start their day from our office in Reston, VA.
Fairfax/Burke/Springfield - Candidates will start and end their day from Fairfax, VA.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Pick up clients at home or other living facility. Provide the assistance required to safely board clients and caregivers.
Transport clients to area hospitals and other authorized clinics.
Ensure wheelchairs and passengers are properly secured before starting vehicle for transport.
On arrival at medical facility, assists clients in exiting the vehicle and reaching the proper offices or treatment areas.
Maintain cleanliness of vehicle’s interior/exterior through company’s car wash membership.
Follow company safety and operational policies and procedures.
Ability to operate mobile devices, company email, various software and operate company GPS units.
Perform pre/post-vehicle inspection and maintenance checks via company software.
Follow safety protocol during loading and unloading procedures.
Communicate transport details with dispatch in a dynamic environment.
Possess a friendly and courteous attitude when transporting clients.
Other functions may be assigned as necessary.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift, push, pull, and position clients throughout the workday.
Ability to perform considerable reaching, stooping, and bending.
Ability to drive for over an hour while maintaining company standards.
Requirements:
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening, MVR screening, & background check
Report to work on time and in proper provided uniform.
Maintain a strong attendance and timeliness record.
Safely operate a wheelchair passenger transportation vehicle.
Must be patient during necessary contact with clients, and their caregivers.
Must be reliable, capable of working independently, and remain calm in the event of an emergency.
Must be able to drive for extended periods of time and long-distance trips while maintaining company standards.
Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
Must be capable of driving in inclement weather.
Must be flexible for on-call rotations after hours, holidays, and weekends.
About H&M Transport:
H&M Transport is one of the largest NEMT providers in the region, with a fleet of 110 Wheelchair/Stretcher accessible vehicles servicing Virginia and the Washington DC Metro. Throughout the history of the company, H&M Transport’s mission is to provide compassionate, caring, and reliable transportation services to our clients. While at the same time, focusing on making H&M Transport a great place to work with competitive wages, frequent overtime opportunities, full benefits package, and a fleet of vehicles (80% of fleet is 2020 or newer) with industry leading safety and routing technology.
Salary : $50,000 - $70,000