Chair Car Driver, Ambulance Service

1400 The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham in Cambridge is seeking a Chair Car Driver to provide safe non-emergency transportation for patients between hospitals, clinics, and other care locations. You’ll work a 36-hour week with three 12-hour day shifts, and operate from 1575 Cambridge Street in an onsite role.

The position emphasizes independence, safety, and patient-focused service, with opportunities to contribute to a compassionate healthcare team within a leading medical system.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years of patient transportation experience preferred.
• Dependable and responsible, with a strong commitment to safety.
• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong judgment, common sense, and problem-solving skills.
• Professional and courteous when interacting with patients, families, staff, and the public.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a healthcare transportation team.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and efficient non-emergency transportation to and from hospitals, clinics, nursing facilities, private homes, and other locations.
• Help ensure each passenger has a safe, respectful, and positive transportation experience.
• Operate vehicles with appropriate care and caution while following established safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure vehicles and equipment are clean, inspected, and ready for use at the beginning of each shift and after each trip.
• Perform daily inspections of the assigned base or station and help maintain a clean, organized environment.
• Coordinate and perform routine vehicle maintenance as needed.
• Interact professionally and respectfully with patients, families, healthcare staff, and members of the community.

Skills

Safety-focused

Independent worker

Problem solving

Professional demeanor

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Summary

At Mass General Brigham, our Chair Car Drivers play an important role in helping patients safely get where they need to go. Based at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, you’ll provide safe, reliable non‑emergency transportation for patients traveling between hospitals, clinics, nursing facilities, private homes, and other care locations. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being on the road, working independently, and interacting with people while still being part of a supportive healthcare team. While this is not a direct patient care position, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a patient’s day by providing a safe, comfortable, and positive transportation experience. If you’re dependable, safety‑focused, and enjoy helping others, we’d love to have you join our team!

Why Join Us?

• Consistent Schedule: 36 hours per week with three 12‑hour shifts, Monday, Tuesday, and Friday from 7:00 AM–7:00 PM
• Four Days Off: Enjoy a condensed three‑day work week with four days away from your regularly scheduled shifts
• No Direct Patient Care: Make an impact within healthcare without providing hands‑on clinical care
• Meaningful Work: Help patients safely and comfortably travel to appointments, facilities, and home
• Independent Role: Spend your day on the road while remaining part of a collaborative healthcare team

What You’ll Do

• Provide safe and efficient non‑emergency transportation to and from hospitals, clinics, nursing facilities, private homes, and other locations
• Help ensure each passenger has a safe, respectful, and positive transportation experience
• Operate vehicles with appropriate care and caution while following established safety policies and procedures
• Ensure vehicles and equipment are clean, inspected, and ready for use at the beginning of each shift and after each trip
• Perform daily inspections of the assigned base or station and help maintain a clean, organized environment
• Coordinate and perform routine vehicle maintenance as needed
• Interact professionally and respectfully with patients, families, healthcare staff, and members of the community

What We’re Looking For

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 1–2 years of patient transportation experience preferred
• Dependable and responsible, with a strong commitment to safety
• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
• Strong judgment, common sense, and problem‑solving skills
• Professional and courteous when interacting with patients, families, staff, and the public
• Ability to work effectively as part of a healthcare transportation team

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Experience: Patient Transportation Experience 1-2 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• High degree of personal integrity and responsibility.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision, using good judgment and common sense.
• Ability to work efficiently and interact in a constructive and professional manner with other employees, professional staff, medical staff, and clients.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with patients, customers, clients, family members, bystanders, and the general public in such a manner as to reflect credibly.

Job Details

• Remote Type: Onsite
• Work Location: 1575 Cambridge Street
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
• Employee Type: Regular
• Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
• Pay Range: $18.58 - $26.58/Hourly
• Grade: 3

Benefits

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement

The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.

Company Information

Combat disease. Hold a hand. Help people. Impact the world. Mass General Brigham is a passionate, welcoming community where minds meet caring hearts. Come be a part of the world’s most powerful force in medicine, where every role is important in changing lives. Are you ready? Our history includes New England hospitals founded over 200 years ago, some of the first and most prestigious hospitals in the world. Built on the legacy of two leading academic medical centers, we’re more than a system—we’re leaders in the practice of medicine. Mass General Brigham is committed to serving the community. We are dedicated to enhancing patient care, teaching and research, and taking a leadership role as an integrated health care system. We recognize that increasing value and continuously improving quality are essential to maintaining excellence.