PRN Transport Driver

Universal Health Services; Texas; On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Hickory Trail Hospital, a UHS facility just south of Dallas, seeks a Transporter to support its Outpatient Services. You will be responsible for daily transportation of patients to and from Better Days Outpatient, ensuring safe movement and documenting any issues.

The role requires a current Texas driver's license, a clean driving record, and CPI/CPR certification. Prior van driving and experience with patients or seniors is preferred, with flexible hours possible to meet patient needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one year of van driving experience preferred.
• Experience working with patients or adults/children preferred.
• Must have a valid Texas driver's license and a clean driving record.
• CPI and CPR certification must be completed prior to providing direct care services.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from Outpatient Services daily.
• Provide behavioral management of patients while enroute and report issues to Coordinator.

Skills

Van driving experience

Patient transport

Safety conscious

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CPI certification

CPR certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Hickory Trail Hospital (a UHS facility):

Hickory Trail Hospital, a 86-bed behavioral health facility located just south of Dallas, has been providing quality health care to the residents of DFW since 1988. Hickory Trail Hospital provides inpatient and day treatment for children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults. Our professional staff individualizes care to uniquely fit the intensity and severity of each client's case and their family's needs. Because crisis occurs at all times of the day and night, our services are provided 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Our Outpatient program (“Better Days” Day Hospital PHP/IOP) offers treatment for adolescents and adults Monday - Friday. Better Days has earned exceptionally high client satisfaction scores, as we have compassionate, knowledgeable, and dedicated therapists who take pride in their work and focus on assisting clients in successfully reaching their goals.

We concentrate on promoting our mind-body-spirit therapeutic philosophy, ensuring clients are not only connected with our respected psychiatrists to address medication needs for mental health concerns, but we also offer animal-assisted therapy, music and art therapy, movement therapy, and other research-driven therapeutic approaches.

For more information about Hickory Trail Hospital, please visit our website at https://www.hickorytrail.com/

Position Summary:

The transporter is responsible for the daily transportation of patients to and from the Outpatient Services of Hickory Trail Hospital. The transporter is also responsible for behavioral management of patients while enroute and for reporting to the Coordinator any behavioral or safety issues.

Qualifications

Education

High school graduate or equivalent required.

Experience

Minimum of one year of experience driving a van type vehicle. Previous experience working with patients or adults and children preferred.

Additional Requirements

Must have a current Texas driver’s license and have a clear driving record. CPI and CPR certification per must be completed prior to providing direct care services. Certification training is offered during new hire orientation. May be required to work flexible hours.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

EEO Statement

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