DRIVER/PATIENT TRANSPORTATION

Arbour SeniorCare; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work

Competitive compensation

Career development opportunities

Job summary

West Oaks Hospital in Houston seeks a responsible Driver/Patient Transportation professional to transport patients to and from clinics, support front-office duties, and assist in crisis interventions as directed by supervisors.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and compassionate patient care within a behavioral health setting at a 176-bed acute care facility.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED, and Texas driver license.
• Six months of driving and customer service experience.
• CPR certification and hospital de-escalation certifications.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from the hospital/clinics for scheduled appointments.
• Respond to behavior crises and assist with crisis intervention.
• Assist with clerical duties and miscellaneous needs in the clinic.

Skills

Driving experience

Customer service

Crisis intervention

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Texas Valid Class C driver license

CPR certification

Hospital de-escalation certification

Job description

Driver/Patient Transportation- Opportunity

West Oaks Hospital has provided psychiatric care to the Houston area and surrounding communities for over three decades. Our 176-bed acute care facility is fully accredited and includes a 16-bed residential treatment center for adult chemical dependency. We offer a broad range of behavioral health programs for children, adolescents and adults. Treatment is offered at multiple levels of care including inpatient, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient. We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to assist you and answer your questions about treatment options and insurance coverage. The hospital is easily accessible off the Southwest Freeway near the Galleria.

Visit us online at: https://westoakshospital.com/

West Oaks Hospital is seeking a responsible, friendly, and safety conscious Driver/Patient Transportation to join our team of compassionate, dedicated professionals. The Driver would be responsible for transportation at both Hornwood and Katy and will transport patients to and from the clinics for scheduled appointments as directed by the Manager, Outpatient Services, Program Therapists and Nurses to provide supervision, safety and crisis management for the patient population. To assist in the front office duties.

Job duties:

• Patient Transportation and errands to the hospital
• Responds to behavior crisis and assists with crisis intervention
• Assists with clerical duties and miscellaneous needs in the clinic

Benefit Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries

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 during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 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 in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Education Required: High school diploma or GED. Current Texas driver's license with good driving record.
• Licensure and certification Required: Texas Valid Class C driver license. CPR certification and hospital de-escalation certifications.
• Experience Required: Six months of driving and customer service experience. Preferred: One year experience as a mental health worker.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.