Transportation Coordinator

Acadia Healthcare; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare in Valdosta, GA seeks a Transport Supervisor to oversee patient movement to appointments and events, coordinate schedules, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance. You will hire, orient, and train transport staff, maintain vehicle logs and maintenance, and drive as needed to support operations.

A valid driver's license and CPR/first aid certification are required, with on‑call duties as part of the role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• One or more years’ experience in a similar position is required.
• One or more years’ experience in building maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the transportation department including logistics.
• Allocate transport shift activity, ensuring appropriate staff are available to meet planned activity levels.
• Ensure facility vehicles are in proper repair at all times, communicating safety and other concerns timely and clearly to the appropriate staff.
• Coordinate daily and any on-call schedules to meet patient transportation needs.
• Respond and adhere to “on call” schedule as required.
• Maintain vehicle maintenance schedules and ensure maintenance is completed as required.
• Maintain vehicle log(s) and report maintenance issues to appropriate facility staff.
• Complete all transportation documentation accurately and timely.
• Schedule drivers for appropriate runs.
• Drive facility vehicle to pick up supplies and equipment as needed.
• Maintain safe transportation practices in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Hire, orient, train, schedule and supervise transportation staff if applicable.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience in a similar position

Experience in building maintenance

Job description

Purpose Statement

Responsible for safely transporting patients to and from appointments, activity trips, airport shuttle service and other special events.

Essential Functions

• Oversee all aspects of the transportation department including logistics.
• Allocate transport shift activity, ensuring appropriate staff are available to meet planned activity levels.
• Ensure facility vehicles are in proper repair at all times, communicating safety and other concerns timely and clearly to the appropriate staff.
• Coordinate daily and any on-call schedules to meet patient transportation needs.
• Respond and adhere to “on call” schedule as required.
• Maintain vehicle maintenance schedules and ensure maintenance is completed as required.
• Maintain vehicle log(s) and report maintenance issues to appropriate facility staff.
• Complete all transportation documentation accurately and timely.
• Schedule drivers for appropriate runs.
• Drive facility vehicle to pick up supplies and equipment as needed.
• Maintain safe transportation practices in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Hire, orient, train, schedule and supervise transportation staff if applicable.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Other Functions

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education / Experience / Skill Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One or more years’ experience in a similar position required.
• One or more years’ experience in building maintenance preferred.

Licenses / Designations / Certifications

• Valid State Driver’s License required.
• CPR and de‑escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

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