DRIVER - PHP

Job Position POSITION SUMMARY: This position provides transportation of patients to and from the facility providing continuous observation, interaction, and role modeling to the patients while maintaining safety at all times. RESPONSIBILITIES: Mesilla Valley Hospital has been in operation since 1987, serving those in need of treatment for a variety of psychiatric and substance abuse issues. Mesilla Valley Hospital is a 120-bed facility, providing access to quality behavioral healthcare and substance abuse treatment to residents of New Mexico, West Texas and Arizona. MVH is the leader in providing quality mental health and addiction treatment services. Our commitment to care includes developing integrated delivery systems through partnerships with medical surgical hospitals, community mental health centers, educational institutions, managed care organizations, local health professionals and agencies. QUALIFICATIONS: EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION: High school graduate or equivalent preferred. Must maintains a valid, class specific driver's license applicable to the transportation of patients. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be 18 years or older and have a good driving record as obtained from the Department of Public Safety. Must complete training in seclusion and restraint procedures within 90 days of employment. May be required to work occasional overtime and flexible hours. SKILLS: PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to lift, pull, twist, and stoop when assisting patients. Ability to lift or hold a patient unassisted may be required. Ability to move is required in the delivery of patient care. Ability to work under any weather conditions, inside or out, without regard to temperature. Visual acuity and good hearing is needed for operating a vehicle. Ability to read and write. Ability to drive a motor vehicle. Ability to handle a variety of repetitive tasks. Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks under deadlines and with short notice. STAFF DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS: Must meet or exceed hospital and regulatory agency training requirements. EEO STATEMENT All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. NOTICE At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.