Director Patient Transportation Long Term Care

Ascension Living; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Employer-matched 403(b)

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Transportation savings

Job summary

Ascension Living in Indianapolis, IN, at St. Vincent PACE, seeks a leader for the Patient Transportation department. This full-time days position oversees budgeting, staffing, and equipment, and aligns annual goals with the organization’s mission.

You will ensure regulatory compliance, manage maintenance and scheduling, and drive initiatives to improve productivity and patient service while supporting growth and a diverse, inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Required Credential(s): Drivers License obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Commercial Drivers License may be required based on State Requirement
• Preferred Credential(s): BLS Provider. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education

High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management

Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management

Job description

• Establishes annual departmental goals and objectives aligned with the organization's mission and strategic plan.
• Prepares departmental budgets and enforces adherence to regulatory standards, contracts, and internal policies.
• Selects facility-compliant equipment and products while managing departmental maintenance and repair schedules.
• Oversees full-lifecycle staffingâincluding hiring, evaluation, and disciplineâwhile optimizing labor patterns to meet productivity and budget targets.

Your future role at a glance

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Facility: St. Vincent PACE

Department: Patient Transportation

Schedule: Days l Full-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Establishes annual departmental goals and objectives aligned with the organization's mission and strategic plan.
• Prepares departmental budgets and enforces adherence to regulatory standards, contracts, and internal policies.
• Selects facility-compliant equipment and products while managing departmental maintenance and repair schedules.
• Oversees full-lifecycle staffingâincluding hiring, evaluation, and disciplineâwhile optimizing labor patterns to meet productivity and budget targets.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
  • Drivers License obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Commercial Drivers License may be required based on State Requirement
• Preferred Credential(s):
  • BLS Provider. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education

• High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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