Kingwood Pines Hospital is a 116 bed facility located in the beautiful residential Kingwood community. We are located about 30 miles northeast of the Houston Medical Center. The hospital provides 24-hour emergency services. We serve children, adolescents, and adults for psychiatric and behavioral health. The hospital also has services in intensive outpatient and partial hospital program services.

Website: www.kingwoodpines.com

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Position Summary

The Driver is responsible for operating facility vehicles in a safe, efficient, and responsible manner while transporting patients to and from the facility for scheduled treatments and appointments. The Driver is also responsible for assisting with ensuring that the vehicle is properly maintained and ready for safe use by maintaining a high level of cleanliness and by conducting regular inspections and reporting any mechanical discrepancies and/or malfunctions. The Driver is also responsible for exhibiting the highest level of Service Excellence while engaging in continuous observation, interaction, role-modeling, and patient safety practices at all times.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide transportation for patients to and from the facility.
• Responsible for the van log ensuring that the address and phone numbers are updated.
• Communicate and consult with the Department Director and/or other appropriate staff members regarding patient care issues and information.
• Report all van maintenance problems to the Director, Outpatient Services
• Maintain a clean environment for patients at all times.
• Demonstrate responsibility and sound judgment regarding patient safety.
• Participate in the therapeutic relationship with patients, as required.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Free Basic Life Insurance

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

• One (1) year of transportation services experiences preferred. Priority given to applicants with experience transporting patients.

• Must maintains a valid, class specific Texas driver’s license applicable to the transportation of patients.
• CPR and HWC Crisis Intervention training must be completed prior to beginning work (Can be obtained upon hire).

About Universal Health Services

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