NEMT Stretcher/Gurney Driver — Palatine, IL

Dream Care Rides; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highest driver pay

Flexible scheduling

Company-provided ambulette vehicle

Free stretcher training

Always with trained attendant

High-value trip volume

24/7 dispatch support

Career growth in fleet leadership

Job summary

Dream Care Rides is hiring a Stretcher/Gurney NEMT Driver to serve patients in Palatine, IL and the northwest suburbs of Chicago. This 1099 contractor role offers flexible scheduling and high pay for experienced drivers.

You will operate an ambulette with a power stretcher and work with a trained attendant to ensure safe two-person transfers, hospital discharges, and nursing facility handoffs. Requires valid IL license and medical transport experience.

Qualifications

• Must have valid IL driver's license and clean MVR.
• Pass a comprehensive background check, drug screening, and fitness evaluation.
• Minimum age 21 with 3+ years driving experience.
• Experience with stretcher/gurney transport preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification required; EMT-B/BLS a plus.

Responsibilities

• Safely load/unload stretcher-bound patients using two-person lift protocols.
• Operate power stretcher and Broda Traversa chair for transfers.
• Coordinate with hospital discharge coordinators and nursing staff.
• Perform pre-trip vehicle inspections of stretcher, oxygen, and climate control.
• Maintain patient dignity and comfort during transport and positioning.
• Document trip details via the Dream Care Rides driver app.
• Follow IDPH, DOT, and company patient-handling protocols.
• Provide bed-to-bed service for inter-facility transfers.

Skills

Valid Illinois license

Clean driving record

MVR check

Background check

Drug screening

21+ with 3+ years driving

Physical fitness to lift 150+ lbs

CPR/First Aid

EMT-B/BLS a plus

Stretcher/gurney transport exp

Job description

NOW HIRING

$25 – $40/hour

NEMT Stretcher/Gurney Driver — Palatine, IL

Join Dream Care Rides as a stretcher driver serving patients across the northwest suburbs of Chicago. Operate a ambulette (stretcher-equipped vehicle) with flexible scheduling and competitive pay.

1099 Independent Contractor

• Palatine, IL 60067
• Room-to-room, door-through-door, and bed-to-bed service

Job Overview

Dream Care Rides is hiring Stretcher/Gurney NEMT Drivers to serve patients in Palatine, IL and the northwest suburbs of Chicago. This is the highest-paying driver position at Dream Care Rides, reflecting the advanced skills, training, and responsibility required to transport non-ambulatory patients safely.

Stretcher drivers operate a company-provided ambulette vehicle equipped with a power stretcher and Broda Traversa chair. You will work alongside a trained attendant to ensure safe two-person patient transfers at all times — you never handle patients alone.

Patients transported by stretcher include hospital discharge patients, skilled nursing facility transfers, rehabilitation center admissions, and individuals who cannot sit upright due to medical conditions. This role demands physical fitness, attention to detail, and a calm, professional demeanor.

The northwest suburbs represent a growing market for stretcher transport. Hospital discharge contracts and skilled nursing facility partnerships are expanding rapidly in this service area, creating consistent high-value trip opportunities for qualified drivers.

Pay Range

$25 – $40/hour

Location

Palatine, IL

Type

1099 Contractor

Vehicle

ambulette

What You'll Do

• Safely load and unload stretcher-bound patients using proper body mechanics and two-person lift protocols
• Operate power stretcher equipment and Broda Traversa chair for varied patient transfer scenarios
• Coordinate with hospital discharge coordinators and nursing staff for patient handoffs
• Conduct pre-trip vehicle inspections including stretcher mechanisms, oxygen equipment, and climate control systems
• Maintain patient dignity and comfort — manage IV lines, oxygen tubing, and patient positioning during transport
• Complete detailed trip documentation via the Dream Care Rides driver app including patient condition notes
• Follow IDPH, DOT, and company protocols for patient handling, sanitation, and infection control
• Provide bed-to-bed service for patients transferring between facilities

  What You'll Need

  • Valid Illinois driver’s license (Class D or higher) with a clean driving record
  • Clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) — no DUI/DWI in the past 7 years, no reckless driving in the past 3 years
  • Must pass a comprehensive background check, drug screening, and physical fitness evaluation
  • Minimum age of 21 years old with at least 3 years of driving experience
  • Previous stretcher/gurney transport, ambulance, or patient handling experience strongly preferred
  • Physical fitness to lift 150+ lbs with a partner using proper technique
  • CPR/First Aid certification required; EMT-B or BLS certification is a plus
  • Knowledge of medical equipment handling (oxygen tanks, IV poles, suction devices) preferred

  Benefits & Perks

  • Highest driver pay at Dream Care Rides: $25 – $40/hour
  • Flexible scheduling with priority access to high-value stretcher assignments
  • Company-provided ambulette vehicle — no personal vehicle wear and tear
  • Free comprehensive stretcher transport training including Broda Traversa operation
  • Always work with a trained attendant — two-person transfers every time
  • Consistent high-value trip volume from hospital discharge contracts
  • 24/7 dispatch support and roadside assistance
  • Career growth into fleet management, training, and operations leadership

  About Dream Care Rides

  Dream Care Rides is a non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) provider headquartered in Olympia Fields, IL. We transport patients to dialysis, chemotherapy, doctor appointments, hospital discharges, and other medical destinations across the Chicago metropolitan area. Our fleet includes sedans, ADA-compliant wheelchair vans, and stretcher ambulettes.

  Founded by Otse Amorighoye, Dream Care Rides has earned a 5.0 Google rating with 70+ reviews by prioritizing patient safety, driver professionalism, and on-time performance. We serve both Medicaid-funded and private pay patients throughout Illinois.

  Our headquarters is located at 20000 Governors Dr Suite 103H, Olympia Fields, IL 60461. Call [phone] to learn more about driver opportunities.

  Dream Care Rides is an equal opportunity employer.

  Questions about this position? Call [phone] or visit all open positions.