NEMT Stretcher Driver

Position: NEMT Driver – Stretcher Van

Job Summary

H&M Transport is seeking compassionate and reliable Stretcher Van Drivers to safely transport patients to and from homes, medical appointments, dialysis centers, and hospital discharges. This role requires professionalism, physical capability, and a strong commitment to customer service. Drivers operate company-provided vehicles and work flexible schedules, including rotating weekends and holidays.

Compensation & Benefits

• Projected annual earnings: $50,000 – $70,000 (top drivers)

• Hourly pay: $18 – $20 per hour

• Consistent overtime opportunities

• Discretionary bonus opportunities

• Potential tips from a large Private Pay customer base

Benefits Package

• Health Insurance (50% company-paid)

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Life Insurance

• Company-provided vehicle

• Fuel card and vehicle maintenance

Duties & Responsibilities

• With the assistance of a partner, transport passengers via stretcher or wheelchair to medical appointments and hospital discharges

• Pick up clients at their homes or living facilities and assist with safe boarding of clients and caregivers

• Transfer passengers from hospital bed to stretcher following company procedures

• Secure passengers using a 5-point harness and properly secure the stretcher inside the vehicle

• Escort patients into medical facilities and ensure proper handoff to facility staff

• Perform wheelchair transports using approved securement procedures and complete proper handoffs

• Maintain cleanliness of the vehicle interior and exterior using company car wash membership

• Conduct pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and maintenance checks using company software

• Follow all company safety, operational, and loading/unloading protocols

• Communicate transport details with dispatch in a fast-paced environment

• Operate mobile devices, GPS units, company email, and transportation software

• Maintain a friendly, professional, and courteous demeanor at all times

• Perform other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and maneuver patients weighing up to 250 lbs., with assistance

• Ability to transfer patients from bed to stretcher, with assistance

• Ability to lift and maneuver a stretcher up and down three steps, with assistance

Requirements & Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening, MVR check, and background check

• Strong attendance and punctuality record

• Ability to safely operate stretcher-equipped passenger vehicles

• Patient, calm, and professional when interacting with clients and caregivers

• Ability to work independently and remain composed during emergencies

• Ability to drive long distances and for extended periods

• Reliable transportation to and from work

• Ability to drive in inclement weather conditions

• Flexibility to work on-call rotations, weekends, holidays, and after-hours shifts

• Report to work on time and in proper company-issued uniform

About H&M Transport

H&M Transport is one of the largest Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) providers in the region, operating a fleet of 110 wheelchair- and stretcher-accessible vehicles throughout Virginia and the Washington, DC Metro area.

Our mission is to provide compassionate, caring, and reliable transportation services while creating a workplace that values employees through competitive wages, frequent overtime opportunities, a full benefits package, and a modern fleet—80% of which is 2020 or newer—equipped with industry-leading safety and routing technology.

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