Transportation Specialist - Part time

Banyan Treatment Centers; Waelder (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Banyan Treatment Centers in Waelder, TX is seeking a dependable Patient Transporter for safe, timely transportation of patients throughout their treatment journey. The role reports to the Transportation Supervisor / Operations Leadership and requires a part-time schedule Sunday through Saturday, 4pm–12am, on-site at Waelder, TX.

Responsibilities include transporting patients to appointments and discharge destinations, maintaining safety and confidentiality, and coordinating with clinical and

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Minimum age of 21 to meet insurance eligibility.
• Experience in healthcare or behavioral health settings preferred.
• HS Diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport patients to and from medical appointments, programming, and discharge destinations.
• Ensure timely transport aligned with scheduled programming and facility needs.
• Maintain patient safety, dignity, confidentiality, and professional boundaries during transports.
• Provide reassurance and support while following behavioral health safety protocols.
• Operate and maintain company vehicles in compliance with policies and laws.
• Communicate with clinical and operations staff to coordinate schedules.

Skills

Valid driver

Excellent communication

Professionalism

Team collaboration

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Banyan Treatment Centers is seeking a dependable Patient Transporter to provide safe, timely, and compassionate transportation services for patients throughout their treatment journey. This role is essential to ensuring patients arrive at appointments, programming, and discharge destinations safely, respectfully, and in accordance with organizational standards.

Position Details

• Reporting To: Transportation Supervisor / Operations Leadership
• Schedule: Part time Monday- Sunday 4pm-12am
• Location: Waelder, TX (On-site)
• Compensation: 16/hr

Key Responsibilities

Patient Transportation & Safety

• Safely transport patients to and from medical appointments, treatment programming, recreational activities, and discharge destinations as assigned.
• Ensure patients are transported on time and in accordance with scheduled programming and facility needs.
• Maintain patient safety, dignity, confidentiality, and professional boundaries during all transports.
• Provide reassurance and appropriate support to patients while adhering to behavioral health safety protocols.

Vehicle & Operational Responsibilities

• Operate company vehicles in compliance with traffic laws, insurance requirements, and organizational policies.
• Maintain cleanliness, readiness, and proper stocking of assigned vehicles.
• Report vehicle maintenance needs, incidents, accidents, or safety concerns promptly.
• Follow all safety, emergency response, and infection control protocols during transportation activities.

Communication & Team Collaboration

• Communicate effectively with clinical, nursing, and operations staff to coordinate transportation schedules and patient needs.
• Report patient concerns, incidents, or behavioral observations to appropriate staff in a timely manner.
• Support facility operations as needed to promote continuity of care and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with company insurance requirements.
• Minimum age of 21 to meet motor vehicle insurance eligibility requirements.
• Ability to operate company vehicles safely and responsibly.
• Strong communication skills and ability to maintain professionalism in patient-facing situations.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary treatment environment.
• Experience in a healthcare, behavioral health, or substance use treatment setting is preferred.
• Prior experience in a transportation, driving, or patient-facing role with safety responsibilities.
• HS Diploma and/ or equivalent

Why Join Banyan Treatment Centers?

• Banyan Treatment Centers is a nationally recognized leader in addiction and mental health care, accredited by The Joint Commission. As a Patient Transporter, you will:
• Join a mission-driven organization committed to compassionate, ethical, and compliant patient care.
• Play a vital role in supporting patient safety, access to care, and continuity throughout treatment.
• Collaborate with clinical, nursing, and operations teams in a structured healthcare environment.
• Enjoy comprehensive benefits for eligible full-time team members, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; life insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; a 401(k) with employer match; paid time off and holidays; and employee assistance and wellness programs.

EOE