Confidential Hiring for Director of Transportation Full Time

We are currently looking for a full time Director of Transportation. This is a salaried position and the manager in this position will be provided with an on-call phone. Regular business hours are Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm. Pay is dependent on experience.

About Us

Our facility serves patients needing physical rehabilitation and/or complex nursing care. Our highly qualified, caring staff provides care in a beautiful, hotel-like atmosphere to help our patients achieve strength and functionality. Skilled-nursing care, family involvement, psychological care and discharge planning complement a well-rounded, individualized program and encourages each patient’s transition to their highest functional level. With state-of-the-art equipment and unparalleled comfort and amenities, our physician-driven care plan is designed to maximize the quality of our care.

Why Join Our Team?

• We offer beautiful, new state-of-the-art facilities
• Physician-driven care plans designed to maximize the quality of care
• We offer an environment that encourages team involvement and fosters new ideas
• Excellent pay
• 401K matching
• Excellent Benefits (Medical, dental, vision, ancillary coverages) are offered without a waiting period

Job Description: The Director of Transportation will oversee the daily activities and personnel of our transportation department. The transportation department and transportation drivers are responsible for safely transporting facility residents to and from appointments, providing quality customer service and helping to set the tone for the level of care residents will receive at our facility.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversees the transportation schedule and transportation drivers
• Leads the transportation department
• Reviews patient information prior to appointment in order to determine patient needs. Verifies all information with nursing staff as necessary.
• Implements customer-service standards, resolves problems, and determines & completes patient transportation system improvements.
• Stays with patient at appointments to provide assistance upon request.
• Enters orders for appointments and transportation and retrieves/sends diagnostic labs needed for appointment.
• Determines best route to and from appointments prior to the departing time, along with equipment required to load and unload patient.
• Keeps equipment operating by establishing and enforcing operating and preventative maintenance rules; arranges for repairs, oil changes, etc.
• Provides and troubleshoots medical equipment needed for patient transport, including but not limited to oxygen, wheelchairs, gurneys, and IVs.
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures; complies with legal regulations.

Education

• High school diploma or GED

Experience and Specific Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license as well as a clean driving record.
• Must be able to stand, walk, stoop, and crouch repetitively.
• Must be able to push a minimum of 200 pounds for a long distance.
• Must be able to lift bulky heavy items up to 100 pounds.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write the English language.
• Must be able to pass an MVR

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 – $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Colorado Springs, CO 80907: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Transportation management: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Required)

Work Location: One location