Wheelchair Van NEMT Driver - Flexible Schedule, Higher Pay

Dream Care Rides; Palatine (IL); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Higher per-trip pay $20–$30/hr

Company-provided wheelchair van

Free wheelchair securement training

ADA compliance certification

Flexible scheduling

24/7 dispatch support

Career path to higher earnings

Job summary

Dream Care Rides in Palatine, IL is hiring Wheelchair Van NEMT Drivers to serve patients in Palatine and the northwest suburbs. You will operate an ADA-compliant wheelchair van with a lift or ramp and securement systems, transporting patients to medical appointments and other destinations.

The role includes on-route door-to-door service, pre-trip inspections, HIPAA-compliant coordination with facility staff, and opportunities for training with free certification.

Qualifications

• Must have valid IL driver’s license and clean MVR with no DUI/DWI in past 7 years.
• Minimum age 21 with at least 3 years driving experience.
• Prior wheelchair-accessible vehicle experience preferred (training provided).
• CPR/First Aid certification required or willingness to obtain within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Operate the wheelchair ramp or hydraulic lift to load/unload patients.
• Secure wheelchairs per ADA/DOT standards (Q-Straint or equivalent).
• Transport wheelchair-bound patients to hospitals, clinics, or other care destinations.
• Provide door-to-door and door-through-door service per each patient’s care plan.
• Conduct daily pre-trip vehicle inspections of lift and safety equipment.
• Maintain the van in clean, safe, and operable condition.
• Document all trips in the Dream Care Rides driver app.
• Coordinate with facility staff, ensuring HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Valid IL driver’s license (Class D+)

Clean MVR

Background check & drug screening

21+ years old with 3+ years driving

Ramp/lift operation ability

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Dream Care Rides in Palatine, IL is hiring Wheelchair Van NEMT Drivers to serve patients in Palatine and the northwest suburbs. You will operate an ADA-compliant wheelchair van with a lift or ramp and securement systems, transporting patients to medical appointments and other destinations.

The role includes on-route door-to-door service, pre-trip inspections, HIPAA-compliant coordination with facility staff, and opportunities for training with free certification.