Standardized Patient (Part Time) - College of Medicine
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Standardized Patient (Part Time) - College of Medicine
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9/8/2026
Bradenton
5000 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.
Bradenton
FL
United States of America
Onsite
Education
Part-time
Description
JOB SUMMARY : A Standardized Patient (hereafter referred to as “SP”)
is an individual who will be trained to accurately portray the role of a
patient with a specific medical condition or health issue. SPs portray the
specific situation or problem exactly the same way each time they encounter a
student. The SP will also represent a variety of personality types and be
expected to deal with sensitive subject matter. The SP provides constructive
feedback and evaluates the performance of students using standardized
measurement tools and participates in training/mentoring entry-level SPs. The
SP Program gives medical students the opportunity to practice their clinical
skills in a controlled environment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Portray patients in clinical case scenarios by learning and memorizing
multiple case scripts, including specific health concerns or situations,
medical histories and responses;
Recall case scenario details as cued by students in a role-play situation;
Accurately portray clinical signs and symptoms, specific emotions and
behaviors during simulated learning encounters;
Simulate each case scenario, including patient history, affect/behavior,
physical findings, responses, and interactions with students in a
standardized, consistent, accurate and reliable manner;
Be interviewed, counseled, examined and be treated with osteopathic
manipulation while wearing a hospital gown by students as a part of
simulated patient encounters;
Accurately remember encounters with students for the purpose of reliably
assessing student performance and behaviors;
Accurately, consistently, and honestly complete assessment checklists
including student performance of the humanist behavior expected of
physicians in training;
Be observed and/or audio- or video-taped during simulations for training
purposes and assessments;
Participate in training sessions as required by the Course Director
Monitor other SPs for quality assurance and communicate any simulation
inconsistencies to faculty;
Provide training and mentorship of entry-level SPs once experienced;
Provide feedback to learners and colleagues in a professional and
constructive manner;
Accept instruction and ongoing feedback from facilitators and faculty, and
incorporate into encounters;
Maintain confidentiality of information related to cases, student
behaviors and performance, student evaluations, work-related information
and materials; and
Perform other duties as assigned or needed to maintain Institutional
efficiency and effectiveness.
EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled
Minimum Requirements
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Must possess required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate, with
or without reasonable accommodation, that the essential functions of the job
can be performed.
Reliable and punctual
Must have strong memory and recall skills
Communicate and interact in a respectful and professional manner with
students, faculty and staff
Ability to follow written and verbal instruction;
Convincingly maintain a specified character, as trained, through acting
and appropriate improvisation to simulate an actual patient;
Be comfortable having repeated physical examination maneuvers performed on
self in a learning environment where the student may not always perform
the maneuver competently or confidently;
Be comfortable wearing a hospital gown with only undergarments underneath,
while being observed live or video recorded;
Undergo osteopathic manipulation assessment and techniques as part of the
assessment and treatment by students;
Ability to objectively evaluate behaviors, skills, and actions of students
during and after a simulated encounters, and provide written and/or verbal
feedback;
Acting and/or role-playing skills: skill in portraying a person other than
self;
Improvisation skills and detail oriented;
Active listening, verbal and written communication skills;
Accept work directives and ongoing feedback from facilitators, faculty and
supervisors, and incorporate feedback into simulated encounters;
Ability to work cooperatively, effectively and collegially with faculty
and staff, which contributes to creating a workplace of dignity and
respect, following EEO rules and regulations;
Advises the Course Director in advance of any prohibitions or barriers to
participation in examination of specific areas;
The ability and willingness to report to work as scheduled or on an on-
call basis, ready to devote full attention and energy to the important
work of LECOM; and
Willingness and flexibility to accept other duties as needed or assigned
for the Institution's needs;
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Education and experience equivalent to: High school degree or equivalent is
required, Associate's or Bachelor's degree is preferred especially in the
following fields of study: health science, psychology, performing arts, and
related areas of study. Acting experience is helpful, but not required.
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The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine offers challenging, enjoyable,
and rewarding positions as faculty and staff at our campuses in Erie and
Greensburg, Pennsylvania; Elmira, New York; and Bradenton, Florida.
Each employee contributes directly to LECOM's growth and success and takes
pride in being a member of the LECOM family. Employees embrace the osteopathic
principles of compassionate and caring primary health care and serve as
professional role models for LECOM students.
We are very excited to welcome you to our vibrant and engaging work culture,
where you can grow, develop, and share your talents. We look forward to your
personal contribution to LECOM's mission of excellence in education, research,
clinical care, and community service. You will find that we provide a highly
productive and energetic workplace, with unlimited opportunities for personal
satisfaction and career advancement. We are confident that you will agree that
LECOM is a great place to work!
LECOM offers competitive wages and benefits. EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled
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