Program Director (Non-Profit) jobs in Lynchburg, VA

Job Description:
We are seeking Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Drivers in the and surrounding areas! We are looking for people who will go that extra mile for our patients. We pride ourselves on hiring and maintaining a family of compassionate and caring employees. If you’re interested in working in an employee-friendly, family-based environment, are self-motivated and serious about being the best you can be, this company may be for you.
No prior medical work or certifications are needed. No prior professional driving experience needed. A safe driving record and compassion is a must!

Opportunity Highlights:

• Daytime schedule, Mon-Fri, some Saturdays
• Top drivers making around $75K/year
• No Special License or Endorsements Required
• No Medical Care Required
Full benefits package available

Some additional information:

• Working Hours: (8–10-hour shift w/one weekend day a month), Various Shifts.
• Ambulatory hourly starting rate: $15.88/hr
• Wheelchair hourly starting rate: $17.53/hr
• Biweekly Paychecks
Overtime – Available – Very common for drivers to work 50 hrs per week.

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.
• Ensures 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.
• Check the vehicle to ensure cleanliness, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• 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.

WHAT IS A NON-EMERGENCY MEDICAL DRIVER? AKA, NEMT
A Non Emergency Medical Driver requires no prior medical/professional driving experience. Your day-to-day would consist of transporting clients who are not able to drive themselves to and from appointments, dialysis, and other hospital visits and back to their home. All of your trips have been pre-booked and you will know always know your daily schedule a day before.

Wheelchair passengers are transported in Chrysler Voyagers (Mini Van with Wheelchair ramp). We will train on proper wheelchair securement. Many of our patients do not require a wheelchair, and many of our drivers are standard passenger vehicles: Ford Escape, Ford Fusions, or Chevy Malibus.

Job Requirements:
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:

• Valid VA Driver’s License
• For Hire Endorsement welcome, but not required
• At Least 25 years old
• Safe Driving record
• Can pass a drug screen
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No Professional Driving Experience Needed! Apply Today!