Driver-Vertava Health-PRN-Woodland, MS
Location
Southaven, MS | United States
Job description
Ready to drive positive change? Join our team as a Patient Transportation Driver! Be the key to our patients’ journey, ensuring safe and smooth rides to their destinations. If you’re a reliable driver with a clean record and a heart of compassion, apply now!
Bradford Health Services is an industry leader in leader providing hope and healing to people with substance use addiction and co-occurring disorders. We currently have an immediate opening for a Driver position for our Vertava Health location in Southaven, MS. This is a PRN position.
At Vertava Health Mississippi, we understand that change and acceptance are necessary to begin a new life of recovery. As the premier addiction treatment center in the greater Memphis area, we’ve provided a turning point for numerous families and individuals by empowering them to restore hope and balance to their lives.
Our location in Southaven, MS may be exactly what you’re looking for as your next career step.
Just as each treatment plan is different, each career path at Bradford is different. Take a step forward in your career with Bradford Health Services.
Job Summary
The Driver is responsible for the transportation of our patients throughout the duration of their treatment, from initial pickup point until the time of discharge. This may include individual or group trips to central locations for outings such as appointments and meetings. This job requires a flexible schedule, as our facility accepts patients 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Operate company vehicles in a safe and efficient manner.
- Pick-up and drop-off patients at airports or other locations, up to 10 hours round-trip.
- Navigate to various locations, in all weather conditions, and be quick to re-route throug unexpected circumstances, as needed.
- Transport patients during treatment to different locations based on program participation, clinical requirements, or medical necessity.
- Maintain vehicle cleanliness, accurate inspections, and patient transporation logs on a daily basis.
- Exhibit positive and professional demeanor when greeting and interacting with patients.
- Practice de-escalation tactics as needed.
- Ensure safety regulations are met and vehicle is equipped with required safety kit
- Communicate with cross-functional teams regarding updates on patient status.
- Complete regular trainings and assessments as assigned.
- Maintain courteous and professional behavior and appearance.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Valid state-issued driver’s license is required. Must have a clean driving record for at least the past 3 years, and no DUI’s or reckless driving charges in the past 7 years.
- 1-3 years of driving experience preferred.
- Must be at least 25 years of age.
- Must have CPR/First Aid certification or be willing to get certified.
- Must be able to operate a smartphone to send mobile email updates.
- Must be insurable on company vehicle liability insurance.
- Ability to read and interpret written information.
- Must have outstanding communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision while maintaining high energy.
- Flexibility with schedule, including availability to work on-call, nights, and weekends.
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
Physical Demands:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods (5+ consecutive hours).
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 lbs and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and/or crouch.
- Travel required.
Bradford Health Services does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. In addition to federal law requirements, Bradford Health Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
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