Van Driver

Encompass Health • Fort Smith, AR

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About The Position

The Van Driver supports patient care by providing transportation to and from scheduled appointments in a community-focused hospital environment. The role also serves as a friendly point of contact for patients, families, staff, and visitors, helping hospital operations run efficiently and supporting safe, high-quality care.

The driver operates transportation vehicles safely and in compliance with traffic laws; maintains the vehicle’s appearance; reports maintenance needs; and completes daily and weekly vehicle inspections. The position requires effective communication, confidentiality of hospital and patient information, prompt responses to transportation requests, and the ability to respond to patient emergencies. The driver must lift and transfer patients appropriately, use safety equipment, maintain current licensure, manage assignments effectively, complete required training, and promptly report concerns or questionable situations.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license appropriate for the heaviest class vehicle to be driven.
• CPR and First Aid training.
• Must be 25 years of age.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous transportation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate transportation vehicles safely and comply with all traffic laws.
• Maintain the appearance of the vehicle and promptly report maintenance needs to a supervisor or designee.
• Transport patients to and from scheduled appointments.
• Communicate effectively about all aspects of job responsibilities.
• Maintain confidentiality of hospital and patient information in accordance with hospital policy.
• Maintain CPR competency and be able to handle patient emergencies.
• Respond promptly to transportation service requests.
• Report to work at the required time.
• Lift and transfer patients appropriately and apply all safety equipment.
• Perform daily and weekly vehicle inspections.
• Maintain current licensure.
• Organize, plan, and manage time effectively to complete assignments.
• Meet position requirements and perform essential functions.
• Complete mandatory training and courses by their completion dates.
• Immediately report questionable situations, concerns, complaints, or harassment.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time and part-time employees and their families.
• Paid time off that accrues over time.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities.
• Company-matching 401(k).
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED