Driver, Medical ​/ Patient Transport, Transportation

About the Job

Purpose statement:
The Driver is responsible for coordinating and safely transporting patients to and from facility programming including appointments, activity trips, airport shuttle service and other special events in a punctual and timely manner. Also provides monitoring and reporting of patient behaviors, crisis situations, and medical emergencies as needed as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team. Transports visitors or staff as needed.

• Drive company vehicles to transport patients for admissions, appointments, activity trips, discharges, and other special events in a punctual and timely manner.
• Picks up or transports visitors or staff as needed.
• Assures that all passengers are wearing seatbelts before the vehicle is started.
• Maintains a constant awareness and supervision of patients while transporting them.
• Complies with all company safety policies and practices and promptly addresses safety issues by resolving or notifying appropriate persons.
• Serves as a positive role model for patients and peers, providing examples of appropriate behaviors, effective communication, and conflict resolution.
• Encourages open, honest communication to facilitate problem solving on the unit, during transport, and when attending off‑unit activities.
• Charts in patient records as appropriate and/or assigned.
• Provides a verbal report/briefing to the oncoming shift.
• Responds and adheres to “on call” schedule as required.
• Accurately and appropriately completes all transportation documentation.
• Maintains vehicle log(s) and reports maintenance issues to appropriate facility staff.
• Ensures all company vehicles are kept clean and functional.
• Maintains vehicles in safe condition and keeps record of vehicle maintenance.
• Responds to units to assist in behavioral events when needed.
• Responds and reports any vehicle‑related incidents.
• Drives company vehicle to pick up supplies or equipment, as needed.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One or more years of relevant work experience in a behavioral facility preferred.

• Valid and in good standing state driver’s license required.
• CPR and de‑escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

This position is onsite at the facility and is not a remote position.

This position is an Individual Contributor.

Peak Behavioral Health offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Peak Behavioral Health is an EOE. Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply.