DRIVER/PATIENT TRANSPORTATION-PRN

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging environment

Competitive compensation

Career development

Job summary

West Oaks Hospital, a part of Universal Health Services, is seeking a responsible Driver/Patient Transportation to join our team. You will transport patients to and from clinics for scheduled appointments and assist with front office duties.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, Texas driver license with clean record, CPR and hospital de-escalation certifications, and six months of driving and customer service experience. A one-year mental health worker background is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current Texas driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• CPR and hospital de-escalation certifications required.
• Six months of driving and customer service experience; one year preferred as mental health worker.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from clinics as directed.
• Respond to behavior crises and assist with crisis intervention.
• Provide front office and clerical support in the clinic.

Skills

Customer service

Safe driving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Texas Valid Class C driver license

CPR certification

Hospital de-escalation certifications

Job description

Responsibilities

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 included 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 Katywill transport patients to and from the clinics for scheduled appointment.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.

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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.