OUTPATIENT DRIVER- PRN

Austinoakshospital; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Oaks Hospital is seeking a Transportation Van Driver to provide transportation services for patients attending outpatient programs at our three Austin/San Marcos locations. You must be able to work at all locations and maintain safe, timely transport for adolescents and adults.

Responsibilities include milieu management, crisis intervention, and effective communication with patients and staff. CPR certification and a valid Texas Driver’s License are required or obtainable during initial

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• CPR certification or ability to obtain CPR during initial employment period.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License is required.
• No previous hospital driving experience required; one year preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide transportation for patients to outpatient programs at our locations.
• Ensure safe and timely transportation; milieu management and crisis intervention.
• Interact professionally with patients, staff, and administration.

Skills

Reading & writing

Communication

Patience

Therapeutic rapport

Education

High School Diploma or GED

One year of college (preferred)

Tools

CPR certification

Texas Driver’s License

Job description

Responsibilities

Austin Oaks Hospital offers a continuum of psychiatric services for adolescents and adults. Located in South Austin, Texas on a beautiful thirteen‑acre oak‑lined campus, we strive to provide a home‑like environment that promotes crisis resolution, positive self‑awareness, social skills, and personal growth. Austin Oaks Hospital provides inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services to stabilize symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other behavioral health disorders.

Position Summary: Austin Oaks Hospital is currently hiring a Transportation Van Driver to provide transportation services for patients attending outpatient programs at our locations:

• 1110 E 32nd St, Austin TX 78753
• South location – 1407 W Stassney, Austin TX 78745
• 1330 Wonder World Dr #108, San Marcos TX 78666

MUST BE ABLE TO WORK ALL LOCATIONS.

Duties include ensuring safe and timely transportation; milieu management and crisis intervention. Patients served include adolescents and adults.

Qualifications

Education:

• Required: High School Diploma or GED
• Preferred: Minimum of one year of college

Licensure / Certification:

• Current CPR or ability to pass CPR training during initial employment period.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License

Experience:

• Required: None required.
• Preferred: One year driver experience for hospital or psychiatric services.

Ability to consistently fulfill responsibilities and complete assignments. Knowledge of patient rights. Knowledge of Texas driving laws. Skill in developing and maintaining therapeutic relationships with patients and cooperative/effective relationships with other staff. Ability to read and write legibly. Ability to effectively communicate with coworkers, patients, and administration. Patience and tact necessary for contact with patients.

Physical Requirements:

• Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients.
• Manual and finger dexterity.
• Hand‑eye coordination.
• Ability to lift, carry, and/or lower items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Ability to stand and walk 6+ hours per day, frequent bending, stooping and reaching to check or move equipment.
• Hearing and vision sufficient to perform essential functions.

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.