Driver

Laurel Ridge Treatment Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

401(K) with company match

Job summary

Kingwood Pines Hospital, a member of Universal Health Services, is seeking a Driver to safely transport patients to and from the facility and to assist with vehicle maintenance and cleanliness. The role emphasizes service excellence, patient safety, and collaboration with outpatient staff.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, a Texas driver’s license, and CPR/HWC Crisis Intervention training, with preference for those with prior patient-transport experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• One (1) year of transportation services experiences preferred. Priority given to applicants with experience transporting patients.
• Must maintains a valid, class specific Texas driver’s license applicable to the transportation of patients.
• CPR and HWC Crisis Intervention training must be completed prior to beginning work (Can be obtained upon hire).

Responsibilities

• Provide transportation for patients to and from the facility.
• Responsible for the van log ensuring that the address and phone numbers are updated.
• Communicate and consult with the Department Director and/or other appropriate staff members regarding patient care issues and information.
• Report all van maintenance problems to the Director, Outpatient Services
• Maintain a clean environment for patients at all times.
• Demonstrate responsibility and sound judgment regarding patient safety.
• Participate in the therapeutic relationship with patients, as required.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Texas driver license

Job description

Responsibilities

Kingwood Pines Hospital is a 116 bed facility located in the beautiful residential Kingwood community. We are located about 30 miles northeast of the Houston Medical Center. The hospital provides 24-hour emergency services. We serve children, adolescents, and adults for psychiatric and behavioral health. The hospital also has services in intensive outpatient and partial hospital program services.

Website: www.kingwoodpines.com

Position Summary

The Driver is responsible for operating facility vehicles in a safe, efficient, and responsible manner while transporting patients to and from the facility for scheduled treatments and appointments. The Driver is also responsible for assisting with ensuring that the vehicle is properly maintained and ready for safe use by maintaining a high level of cleanliness and by conducting regular inspections and reporting any mechanical discrepancies and/or malfunctions. The Driver is also responsible for exhibiting the highest level of Service Excellence while engaging in continuous observation, interaction, role-modeling, and patient safety practices at all times.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide transportation for patients to and from the facility.
• Responsible for the van log ensuring that the address and phone numbers are updated.
• Communicate and consult with the Department Director and/or other appropriate staff members regarding patient care issues and information.
• Report all van maintenance problems to the Director, Outpatient Services
• Maintain a clean environment for patients at all times.
• Demonstrate responsibility and sound judgment regarding patient safety.
• Participate in the therapeutic relationship with patients, as required.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Free Basic Life Insurance

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• One (1) year of transportation services experiences preferred. Priority given to applicants with experience transporting patients.
• Must maintains a valid, class specific Texas driver’s license applicable to the transportation of patients.
• CPR and HWC Crisis Intervention training must be completed prior to beginning work (Can be obtained upon hire).

EEO Statement

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