Patient Transportation Driver

Job Title: Patient Transportation Driver

Status: PRN/As Needed
Schedule: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM | Rotating weekends On-call

Join a Team That Makes a Difference

At Northlake Behavioral Health, every position plays an important role in supporting individuals seeking mental health treatment and recovery. We are looking for compassionate, dependable team members who understand the importance of empathy, professionalism, patience, and dignity when working with behavioral health patients

As a Patient Transportation Driver, you will safely transport patients to and from hospitals, appointments, residences, and other approved locations while helping create a calm, respectful, and supportive experience for those in our care.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport patients to approved destinations.

• Provide compassionate and professional interactions with patients and staff.

• Follow all safety procedures, defensive driving practices, and traffic laws.

• Complete required documentation and vehicle inspections.

• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and infection control standards.

• Participate in required trainings and support team operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Previous transportation or healthcare experience preferred.

• Minimum age of 25 years old for insurance purposes.

• Current valid Driver’s License issued by Louisiana or Mississippi based on state of residence.

• Clean DMV driving record required

• Must successfully complete company-provided Defensive Driving Course, vehicle orientation, and vehicle skills checklist.

• Ability to work professionally and compassionately with individuals experiencing mental health challenges.

  Equal Opportunity Employer

  Northlake Behavioral Health System is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or class.

   

  The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. Applicants are entitled to reasonable accommodations, absent undue hardship, to effectively participate in the application and hiring process. If you believe you require an accommodation for the application or interview process or for the position for which you are applying, please reach out to [email protected].