Patriot EMS is hiring Patient Transportation Drivers for our Gwinnett County mobility division based in Sugar Hill, Georgia.
This role is ideal for someone who is dependable, patient, safety-minded, and comfortable helping people who may need extra assistance getting to and from medical appointments, facilities, and other approved destinations. Our drivers play an important role in making sure clients are treated with dignity, arrive safely, and receive reliable service every step of the way.
Position Overview
Patient Transportation Drivers are responsible for transporting ambulatory and wheelchair clients in a safe, professional, and respectful manner. This is a hands-on service position that requires strong attention to detail, good communication, and the ability to follow dispatch instructions and company procedures.
Primary Responsibilities
- Safely operate company vehicles while transporting clients throughout Gwinnett County and surrounding areas.
- Assist clients from the door to the vehicle and from the vehicle to their destination when appropriate.
- Properly operate wheelchair lifts and secure wheelchairs and mobility devices according to training and safety standards.
- Follow assigned routes, schedules, and dispatch instructions.
- Communicate professionally with clients, caregivers, facilities, dispatch, and supervisors.
- Complete trip documentation accurately and report any delays, incidents, vehicle concerns, or service issues.
- Perform vehicle checks before and during shifts to help ensure the assigned vehicle is clean, safe, and ready for service.
- Maintain a calm, respectful, and compassionate attitude when working with seniors, individuals with disabilities, and patients with varying mobility needs.
Minimum Requirements
- Valid Georgia driver’s license.
- Clean and acceptable driving record.
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Ability to pass a background check, drug screening, and DOT physical.
- Professional appearance and dependable attendance.
- Ability to assist with wheelchair securement and perform occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Comfortable using mobile dispatch tools and following written and verbal instructions.
Preferred, But Not Required
- CPR or First Aid certification.
- Previous experience in non-emergency medical transportation, EMS, healthcare, senior care, paratransit, or professional driving.
- Familiarity with Gwinnett County roads, medical facilities, and traffic patterns.
What We Provide
- Paid training for qualified applicants.
- Company uniforms.
- Mobile dispatch tools and equipment needed for the role.
- Competitive hourly pay with overtime opportunities.
- Opportunities to grow within Patriot EMS as our ambulance and mobility operations continue to expand.
- A meaningful role serving patients, seniors, and community members who depend on safe transportation.
About the Role
This is not a standard driving job. The people we transport often rely on us to get to dialysis, medical appointments, facility discharges, senior services, and other essential destinations. Reliability, patience, and professionalism matter every day.
Join Patriot EMS and help make safe, respectful medical transportation available to the Gwinnett County community.
Pay: From $14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
