Not every driving job takes you somewhere worth going, but this one does. Retina Consultants, a specialty retina medical practice with offices in Charleston and the surrounding region of West Virginia, is currently hiring a full-time Driver to safely transport their physician, staff, and medical supplies between their Charleston office and their Parkersburg satellite office on a daily basis. This is a professionally oriented, relationship-driven driving role that operates on a 12-hour shift schedule currently running Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays with a 6:30am start time, and it represents a genuinely ideal opportunity for a retired professional who is ready to re-enter the workforce in a role that offers excellent pay, employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums, paid time off, a 401k plan, and a profit sharing plan within a respectful and professionally managed specialty healthcare practice environment. A valid West Virginia driver’s licence, current personal auto insurance, a smoke-free vehicle commitment, and a genuine dedication to excellent attendance and professional conduct are the core requirements for this position. Part-time arrangements of two to three days per week are also available for candidates whose availability better suits a reduced schedule. With an estimated competitive hourly rate of $15.00 to $19.00 based on current West Virginia medical facility driver market benchmarks and a comprehensive benefits package where employer-paid insurance premiums significantly increase the total compensation value well above the base hourly rate, this medical practice driver job in Charleston West Virginia with Retina Consultants is a uniquely well-compensated, professionally dignified, and genuinely retirement-friendly driving opportunity for a reliable, friendly, and safety-conscious driver who wants to contribute meaningfully to a specialty healthcare team that values and rewards their presence every single working day.
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Company Overview
Retina Consultants is a specialty retina medical practice serving patients across Charleston, Parkersburg, and the surrounding regions of West Virginia, providing specialized ophthalmic care across multiple office locations through a professional and patient-focused clinical team. The practice is committed to delivering the highest standard of retinal care to their patients and operates with the same commitment to quality, respect, and professionalism in their internal team relationships as they bring to every patient interaction across their offices. Retina Consultants recognizes that the reliable daily transport of their physician and staff between their Charleston and Parkersburg offices is a critical operational function that directly affects the practice’s ability to serve their satellite office patients, and they are looking for a Driver who understands the importance of that responsibility and takes genuine personal pride in fulfilling it with punctuality, professionalism, and care every single shift. The practice offers full-time employees an excellent benefits package including employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums, paid time off, a 401k plan, and a profit sharing plan, reflecting a genuine organizational investment in the wellbeing and financial security of every member of the Retina Consultants team.
Key Responsibilities
Daily Transport Operations:
- Safely transport the Retina Consultants physician and staff from the Charleston office to the Parkersburg satellite office and back each working day on the current Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday schedule with a 6:30am start time, maintaining the punctual, smooth, and professionally conducted transport experience that a specialty medical practice team traveling to serve waiting patients depends on throughout every working shift
- Plan and manage each daily route between Charleston and Parkersburg with careful attention to road conditions, weather, traffic patterns, and any other factors that could affect travel time or passenger safety, making proactive route adjustments as needed to ensure on-time arrival at the satellite office and safe return to the Charleston base at the end of each shift
- Transport medical equipment, supplies, and other office materials between the Charleston and Parkersburg offices as required throughout the daily schedule, handling all medical supplies and equipment with the care and attention appropriate to the clinical value and patient care importance of the items being transported
Vehicle Maintenance and Presentation:
- Maintain the practice vehicle in safe and fully operational condition throughout the employment period, performing regular basic safety checks and promptly reporting any mechanical concerns, warning indicators, or vehicle deficiencies to the appropriate Retina Consultants management personnel for timely professional assessment and repair before safety or reliability is compromised
- Keep the practice vehicle consistently clean, washed, and well-presented inside and outside throughout the employment period, maintaining the professional appearance standard that reflects the Retina Consultants brand and creates a comfortable, dignified travel environment for the physician and staff passengers throughout every daily route
- Ensure the vehicle remains completely smoke-free at all times in accordance with the practice’s firm smoke-free vehicle policy, maintaining a clean and odour-free interior environment for all passengers and transported medical materials throughout the employment period
Office Errands and Additional Duties:
- Perform errands at the Charleston and Parkersburg offices as directed by Retina Consultants management throughout the working shift, including supply pickups, inter-office document transport, and any other logistical support tasks that can be efficiently completed during the working day as part of the broader driver and practice support role
- Accept and perform miscellaneous duties and responsibilities as assigned by the practice during the working shift, demonstrating the flexible, helpful, and team-oriented personal approach to the driver support role that a busy specialty medical practice environment genuinely appreciates in a reliable and professionally engaged team member
- Maintain consistent availability and responsive communication throughout each shift, ensuring the Retina Consultants management team can coordinate efficiently with the driver regarding schedule changes, additional transport needs, errand requirements, or any other operational adjustments that arise during the working day
Professional Conduct and Patient Environment Standards:
- Display a consistently friendly, professional, and flexible attitude in all interactions with the Retina Consultants physician, staff, and any other individuals encountered during the performance of daily driving and support duties, reflecting the respectful and patient-focused professional culture that defines the Retina Consultants practice environment
- Demonstrate genuine regard for the dignity and respect of all staff members throughout every interaction during the working day, contributing to the positive, respectful, and professionally collaborative team culture that Retina Consultants maintains across all of their office locations and operational functions
- Maintain excellent and consistent attendance across all scheduled shift days, understanding that the Retina Consultants physician and staff depend on the driver’s reliable daily presence to reach the Parkersburg satellite office on time and that attendance failures directly affect the practice’s ability to serve their patients as scheduled
Qualifications
What Retina Consultants is Looking For:
- A valid West Virginia driver’s licence in good standing is a firm requirement for this position and must be maintained throughout the entire employment period without lapse or suspension
- Current personal auto insurance is required before commencing in this role as a reflection of personal vehicle responsibility and the driving safety standards Retina Consultants requires from their designated practice driver
- Genuine comfort and personal confidence driving the Charleston to Parkersburg route and the ability to work a 12-hour shift on the current Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday schedule with a 6:30am start time, with awareness that days may vary based on the practice’s operational schedule and satellite office service requirements
- A strong and demonstrable personal commitment to excellent attendance, understanding the direct impact that driver reliability has on the physician’s and staff’s ability to reach the Parkersburg satellite office and serve their patients on every scheduled service day
- A friendly, professional, and personally flexible attitude toward the full range of driving, errand, and miscellaneous support duties involved in this practice driver role, with the cooperative and service-oriented personal character that working alongside a specialist medical team requires
- Genuine regard for the dignity and respect of all staff members at all times, demonstrating the interpersonal character and professional courtesy standards that Retina Consultants maintains across their entire team and practice culture
- Physical comfort and stamina for 12-hour shift work starting at 6:30am across the Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday schedule, with the ability to remain alert, focused, and professionally engaged throughout the full duration of each driving and support shift
- This role is identified by Retina Consultants as a perfect opportunity for a retired professional looking to return to work in a manageable, socially engaging, and well-compensated part-time or full-time capacity, and candidates from a retirement re-entry background are specifically and warmly encouraged to apply
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
Work Details:
- Employment type: Full-time or Part-time available
- Current schedule: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, days may vary
- Shift length: 12 hours
- Start time: 6:30am
- Part-time option: Two to three days per week, some weeks zero to one day per week
- Work locations: Charleston, WV and Parkersburg, WV
Benefits and Perks
Retina Consultants has assembled a benefits package for their full-time Driver that is genuinely exceptional by any standard for a driving role of this type, and particularly remarkable for a position that is specifically well-suited to retired professionals returning to the workforce in a manageable and meaningful capacity. Here is everything that comes with full-time employment in this position:
- An estimated competitive hourly rate of $15.00 to $19.00 based on current West Virginia medical facility driver market benchmarks for dedicated practice transport roles covering daily inter-office physician and staff transport on 12-hour shifts, with actual compensation determined based on the candidate’s relevant driving experience, professional background, and the specific employment arrangement confirmed at offer
- Employer-paid medical insurance premiums covering the full cost of the employee’s medical plan premium, eliminating the out-of-pocket monthly insurance cost that represents one of the most significant financial burdens of employment for many workers and substantially increasing the true total compensation value of this position above the base hourly rate alone
- Employer-paid dental insurance premiums providing comprehensive dental care coverage at no monthly premium cost to the eligible full-time employee throughout the employment period
- Employer-paid vision insurance premiums providing eye care and corrective eyewear coverage at no monthly premium cost to the eligible full-time employee, completing a full employer-funded medical, dental, and vision insurance package that very few driving roles of this type and schedule in West Virginia can match
- Paid time off for eligible full-time employees providing genuine work-life balance and personal recovery time throughout the employment year, supporting the physical and personal wellbeing of a driver working 12-hour shifts across a multi-day weekly schedule
- A 401k retirement savings plan providing eligible employees with a structured vehicle for building additional retirement savings throughout their employment with Retina Consultants
- A profit sharing plan providing eligible full-time employees with a direct financial stake in the overall performance and success of the Retina Consultants practice, delivering additional annual compensation above the base hourly rate that rewards personal contribution and organizational loyalty over time
- A professionally respectful, socially engaging, and personally meaningful working environment within a specialty medical practice team that values every contributing member, treats their driver as a genuine and respected part of the clinical support team, and maintains the kind of dignified and collegial workplace culture that makes returning to work after retirement a genuinely positive and rewarding experience
How to Apply
Retina Consultants is actively recruiting a full-time Driver for their Charleston to Parkersburg daily transport route and welcomes applications from safe, reliable, professionally presented, and attendance-committed drivers who hold a valid West Virginia driver’s licence, carry current auto insurance, and are available for the current Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 12-hour shift schedule with a 6:30am start.
To apply, submit your resume through the active Retina Consultants job listing and include a brief personal statement confirming your valid West Virginia driver’s licence status, your current auto insurance coverage, your availability for the Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 12-hour shift schedule, your commitment to a smoke-free vehicle environment, and any relevant driving, professional, or personal background that demonstrates your suitability for this unique and well-compensated medical practice driver role. Retired professionals looking to return to a manageable, well-paying, and professionally fulfilling driving role with an excellent benefits package are specifically and genuinely encouraged to apply.
Some driving jobs are just about moving from one point to another and collecting a paycheck at the end of the week. This one is about being the reliable, professional, and personally respected member of a specialty medical team who makes it possible for a physician and their staff to serve patients across two West Virginia offices every week, and being rewarded for that contribution with a benefits package that most full-time driving jobs in this state simply do not offer. If you are a safe, friendly, and attendance-committed driver with a valid West Virginia licence, apply today and bring your professionalism and your reliability to a Retina Consultants team that will value both from the very first morning you pull out of Charleston at 6:30am.
