DRIVER - Per Diem

Responsibilities

Why join the Palm Point team?

We empower and inspire patients and employees. We are an environment that puts patient care first.  One of the most rewarding aspects of working at Palm Point is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times.  Supportive and responsive leadership.  You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peers and leaders that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry.  Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. 

Who We Are:

Palm Point Behavioral Health (affiliated with Universal Health Services) is a 74-bed behavioral health hospital is located in Titusville, Florida minutes from Cape Canaveral. Palm Point Behavioral Health treats adults, children and adolescents that suffer from a wide range of behavioral health diagnoses including, depression, anxiety and substance abuse in a modern and well-appointed facility. Palm Point behavioral health offers inpatient treatment options and serve communities in Brevard County and beyond. Titusville, located on Florida’s Space Coast, is approximately 30-miles north of historic Cocoa Beach, and 40-miles east of Orlando’s famous theme parks. In Titusville, you can tour the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge and Canaveral National Seashore. Not only do you have the abundance of activities along the Atlantic shore, but Titusville also offers an ideal climate, close proximity to multiple dining and shopping options, and a very friendly community.

Palm Point is looking for a Driver/transporter who will be responsible for transporting patients to and from the facility, assures vehicles are in proper working order and clean, provides high quality non-mdeical patient care and ambulatory transportation while providing exceptional customer service. The Driver/Transportator is responsible for assuring that safety remains the highest priority throughout the transportation continumn. Coordinates patient pick-up and drop-off routes. Completes daily milage log. Ensures all safety measures are adhered to in the vehicle. Maintains vehicle and equipment in a clean, organized and ready condition after each transport. Ensures proper fuel, fluid and tire pressure levels at all times. Reports equipment damage or malfunctions to the Director of Plant Operations. Assists with duties and assignments in the Maintenance Department as requested and assigned. Follows dress code policy including but not limited to: proper footwear, uniform, piercings, hair pulled back. Completes mandatory training and competencies, including Healthstream, by assigned completion date. Follows time and attendance requirements as outlined in the policies including punching in and out as required, minimal call outs and tardies. Adheres to all applicable Federal and State laws, regulations and requirements as well as Facility policies, requirements and internal controls. Follows and abides by Company policies, procedures, and Corporate Compliance Program, as applicable to role and responsibilities. Exhibits flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of the patients and the department. Utilizes effective communication skills in reporting pertinent information in a timely manner. All documentation & reporting is clear, concise and timely. Utilizes appropriate terminology in documentation. Contribute to performance improvement and quality improvement initiatives. Identify need for professional growth and seek appropriate professional development opportunities. Completes other duties as assigned. Stand, sit or walk for periods up to 4 hours. Hear spoken word in a normal vocal range, respond to signals, alarms, codes and other displays. Recognize vocal intonation that signal changes in acuity. Bend, reach, stoop. Write legibily so as to accurately convey information. Read instructions and complete reports. Perform activities requiring manual dexterity. Lift up to 30 lbs. Customers served are Children (ages 5-12); Adolescents (ages 13-17); Adults (ages 18+) - Including patients, families, direct care providers, regulatory/licensing agencies, referral sources & the community.

This opportunity provides the following:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! · More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

Qualifications

Requirements:

High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Valid Driver's License required.

Satisfactory driving record per UHS Policy INS.1.05 (Corporate Fleet Safety Policy)

Prior experience in a healthcare setting (preferred but not required).

About Universal Health Services (UHS): 

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

EEO Statement 

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