Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) Driver

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

Position Overview

Empowerment Quality Care Services is seeking reliable, compassionate, and professional Independent Contractor Drivers to provide Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT). In this role, you will play a vital part in our community by transporting patients safely and punctually to medical appointments, rehabilitation centers, and other essential healthcare services.

As a 1099 contractor, you enjoy the flexibility of managing your own schedule while delivering the high standard of care and respect our clients deserve.

Key Responsibilities

• Safe Transportation: Safely operate your personal vehicle (or company-provided vehicle, if applicable) to transport ambulatory or wheelchair-bound clients to and from medical facilities.
• Punctuality & Reliability: Adhere to scheduled pick-up and drop-off times to ensure clients never miss critical medical appointments.
• Passenger Assistance: Provide courteous, door-to-door assistance, helping clients enter and exit the vehicle safely.
• Navigation & Compliance: Utilize GPS routing to find the most efficient paths while strictly obeying all traffic laws and safety regulations.
• Communication: Maintain clear communication with dispatch and clients regarding arrival times or unexpected delays.
• Documentation: Accurate and timely logging of trips, mileage, and client signatures via our digital routing application.

Contractor Requirements

• Age: Must be at least 21 years old.
• Experience: NEMT, rideshare, or delivery experience is a plus, but not a requirement.
• Valid Documentation: * Active Drivers License with a clean driving record (No major violations).
  • Proof of valid vehicle registration and commercial or high-limit auto insurance.
• Background Screening: Must successfully pass a criminal background check and a drug screening.
• Certifications: CPR/First Aid certification and PASS (Passenger Assistance Safety and Sustainability) training are highly preferred (willingness to obtain is required).
• Skills: Excellent communication, patience, and a strong sense of empathy for elderly patients and individuals with disabilities.

Benefits of Partnering with Us

• Flexible Scheduling: You will have a morning shift and an afternoon shift. Some Saturdays.
• Independent Work: Be your own boss while on the road.
• Community Impact: Directly improve the quality of life for vulnerable individuals in your local community.

Independent Contractor (1099) Discloser: This is a 1099 Independent Contractor position. Contractors are responsible for their own taxes.