Transportation Specialist - Part time

Banyan Brand • Lake Worth, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Banyan Treatment Centers is seeking a dependable Patient Transporter to provide safe, timely, and compassionate transportation for patients throughout their treatment journey. The role ensures patients arrive at appointments, programming, and discharge destinations safely and respectfully, in accordance with organizational standards. The Transportation Specialist maintains safety, confidentiality, and professionalism during transportation activities and collaborates with clinical and operations teams. This is a part-time, on-site position in Lake Worth, Florida, scheduled Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Compensation is $18–$19 per hour.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with company insurance requirements.
• Minimum age of 21 to meet motor vehicle insurance eligibility requirements.
• Ability to operate company vehicles safely and responsibly.
• Strong communication skills and ability to maintain professionalism in patient-facing situations.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary treatment environment.
• Prior experience in a transportation, driving, or patient-facing role with safety responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a healthcare, behavioral health, or substance use treatment setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport patients to and from medical appointments, treatment programming, recreational activities, and discharge destinations as assigned.
• Ensure patients are transported on time and in accordance with scheduled programming and facility needs.
• Maintain patient safety, dignity, confidentiality, and professional boundaries during transports.
• Provide reassurance and appropriate support to patients while adhering to behavioral health safety protocols.
• Operate company vehicles in compliance with traffic laws, insurance requirements, and organizational policies.
• Maintain cleanliness, readiness, and proper stocking of assigned vehicles.
• Promptly report vehicle maintenance needs, incidents, accidents, and safety concerns.
• Follow safety, emergency response, and infection control protocols during transportation activities.
• Communicate with clinical, nursing, and operations staff to coordinate transportation schedules and patient needs.
• Report patient concerns, incidents, and behavioral observations to appropriate staff in a timely manner.
• Support facility operations as needed to promote continuity of care and patient safety.

Benefits

• Eligible full-time team members receive medical, vision, and dental insurance; life insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; a 401(k) with employer match; paid time off and holidays; and employee assistance and wellness programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed