Medical Transport Driver – Stretcher & Wheelchair | Immediate Hire
Skyline Transport is hiring an experienced Medical Transport Driver for our Brandon, Florida location.
This position primarily involves stretcher transportation, with wheelchair transportation as assigned, throughout the Tampa Bay area.
This is a full-time position averaging approximately 30–40 hours per week. This is not a part-time position.
Drivers must have availability for varying shifts between 6:00 AM and 9:00 PM, Monday through Saturday. This does not mean you will work 6:00 AM–9:00 PM each day. Start and end times vary based on scheduled trips, and daily schedules are generally provided the afternoon before.
Professional driving experience is required. Previous NEMT, stretcher, wheelchair, EMS, medical transportation, or professional passenger transportation experience is strongly preferred.
This is not a driving-only position. Stretcher transportation is physically demanding and requires hands-on patient assistance, loading, unloading, securement, equipment operation, and patient movement.
This is a non-emergency transportation position and is not a caregiver or emergency response role.
No CDL is required. Company vehicle and fuel are provided during scheduled shifts.
Qualifications
Applicants must have:
- At least 1 year of professional driving experience
- Valid driver's license
- Driving record that meets company and commercial insurance eligibility requirements
- Reliable transportation to and from our Brandon office
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate
- Ability to successfully complete applicable pre-employment screening requirements
- Ability to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation
- Effective spoken and written English communication skills necessary to safely perform the position
Candidates who live within approximately 30 minutes of our Brandon office are preferred due to varying reporting times.
Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Spanish and other language skills are preferred but not required.
Preferred Experience
Strong preference will be given to candidates with previous experience in:
- NEMT
- Stretcher transportation
- Wheelchair transportation
- Medical transportation
- EMS or ambulance transportation
- Healthcare or professional passenger transportation
Professional driving experience with FedEx, UPS, USPS, shuttle services, delivery services, rideshare, commercial driving, or similar positions may also be considered.
Required Certifications & Training
The following are required for the position:
- CPR / First Aid / AED
- PASS Basic
- PASS Wheelchair Securement / Hands-On Training
- Defensive Driving
- HIPAA Training
- Fraud, Waste & Abuse (FWA) Training
- Hillsborough County Vehicle-for-Hire Driver Badge
- DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate
Preference will be given to candidates who already hold applicable current certifications and credentials.
Candidates who do not currently possess every certification may still be considered but must successfully complete all required training and credentialing within applicable onboarding timeframes before performing duties for which the credential is required.
Primary Responsibilities
- Perform stretcher transports as the primary responsibility and wheelchair transports as assigned
- Safely transport passengers to and from hospitals, rehabilitation centers, dialysis facilities, medical appointments, residences, and other locations
- Assist with patient movement and transfers using approved procedures and team assistance when appropriate
- Safely load, unload, and secure stretcher and wheelchair passengers
- Push and maneuver occupied stretchers and wheelchairs
- Operate wheelchair lifts, ramps, stretchers, and securement systems
- Complete pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
- Maintain communication with dispatch throughout the shift
- Complete required trip documentation
- Maintain a clean and professional company vehicle
- Provide respectful and professional service to patients, families, and healthcare facility staff
- Follow company safety, confidentiality, and transportation procedures
- Other duties as assigned
Physical Requirements
This is a physically demanding, hands-on position.
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including:
- Push, pull, and maneuver occupied stretchers and wheelchairs
- Assist with patient movement and transfers
- Bend, kneel, stoop, reach, stand, and walk throughout the workday
- Repeatedly enter and exit transportation vehicles
- Operate wheelchair lifts, ramps, and securement equipment
- Assist with combined passenger and equipment loads that may exceed 200 pounds, using appropriate equipment and team assistance as required
Schedule
Full-Time | Approximately 30–40 Hours Per Week | Not Part-Time
Drivers must be available for varying shifts between 6:00 AM and 9:00 PM, Monday through Saturday.
Daily start and end times vary based on scheduled transportation. Some shifts may begin as early as 6:00 AM, while later scheduled or return trips may require working as late as 9:00 PM.
Dependability, punctuality, and reasonable schedule flexibility are essential.
All company vehicles begin and end their shifts at our Brandon location and may not be taken home.
Pre-Employment Requirements
Any offer of employment is contingent upon successfully satisfying applicable pre-employment and driver eligibility requirements, which include:
- National criminal background screening
- Pre-employment 10-panel drug screening
- Seven-year Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review
- DOT medical examination/certification
- Verification of professional driving experience
- Required credentialing and training
- Commercial auto insurance eligibility requirements
Benefits
- Weekly pay via direct deposit
- Company vehicle during scheduled shifts
- Company-paid fuel
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid company training
We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible and will move qualified candidates through the hiring and onboarding process promptly.
Candidates with previous NEMT, stretcher, wheelchair, EMS, or medical transportation experience and existing certifications are strongly encouraged to apply.
Skyline Transport provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.
Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company car
- Fuel card
- Paid time off
- Safety equipment provided
Application Question(s):
- Do you have at least one year of professional driving experience (NEMT, EMS, ambulance, medical transport, shuttle, delivery, rideshare, or commercial driving)?
- This position requires frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, and maneuvering passengers and equipment exceeding 200 pounds, with assistance when appropriate. Are you able to perform these essential functions?
- Have you read the entire job posting and confirmed that your resume accurately reflects your actual, relevant work experience and qualifications for this position?
Ability to Commute:
- Brandon, FL 33510 (Required)
Work Location: In person
