Compassionate Patient Transporter - Behavioral Health

Banyan-Treatment-Centers-; Florida; On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Wellness program

Job summary

Banyan Treatment Centers is seeking a dependable Patient Transporter to provide safe, timely, and compassionate transportation services for patients throughout their treatment journey. This on-site Lake Worth, FL role supports transportation and operations teams to ensure patients arrive safely for appointments, programming, and discharge.

The position emphasizes safety, confidentiality, and professionalism, with a schedule of 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, and compensation in the $18–$19 per hour range.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Minimum age of 21.
• Ability to operate company vehicles safely and responsibly.
• Strong communication skills and professionalism in patient-facing situations.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary treatment environment.
• Experience in a healthcare, behavioral health, or substance use treatment setting preferred.
• Prior experience in a transportation, driving, or patient-facing role with safety responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport patients to and from medical appointments, programming, recreational activities, and discharge destinations as assigned.
• Ensure patients are transported on time and in accordance with scheduled programming and facility needs.
• Maintain patient safety, dignity, confidentiality, and professional boundaries during all transports.
• Provide reassurance and appropriate support to patients while adhering to behavioral health safety protocols.
• Operate company vehicles in compliance with traffic laws, insurance requirements, and organizational policies.
• Maintain cleanliness, readiness, and proper stocking of assigned vehicles.
• Report vehicle maintenance needs, incidents, accidents, or safety concerns promptly.
• Follow all safety, emergency response, and infection control protocols during transportation activities.
• Communicate effectively with clinical, nursing, and operations staff to coordinate transportation schedules and patient needs.
• Report patient concerns, incidents, or behavioral observations to appropriate staff in a timely manner.

Skills

Safe driving

Communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Patient care awareness

Safety protocols

Healthcare setting experience

Patient-facing role

Job description

Banyan Treatment Centers is seeking a dependable Patient Transporter to provide safe, timely, and compassionate transportation services for patients throughout their treatment journey. This on-site Lake Worth, FL role supports transportation and operations teams to ensure patients arrive safely for appointments, programming, and discharge.

The position emphasizes safety, confidentiality, and professionalism, with a schedule of 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, and compensation in the $18–$19 per hour range.