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NSU MD Standardized Patient

Apply Now Job Number: 501901
Work Type: Temporary
Location: Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida
Department: Allopathic-Academic Affairs
Categories: Administrative / Office Support

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Job Title: NSU MD Standardized Patient
Location: Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida
Work Type: Temporary
Job Category: Non-Exempt
Hiring Range: $22.00
Pay Basis:

Hourly

Subject to Grant Funding?: No  
Essential Job Functions: Responsibilities include simulating a patient case, instructing and assessing health providers at multiple levels (undergraduate, post graduate and practicing providers) in clinical and communication skills. This may include the instruction of correct physical examination techniques. Additional responsibilities include responding to email messages promptly, demonstrating professional behavior and accountability for actions, working as a team and keeping commitments to the SP Program.

Major Duties/Critical Tasks:
1. Simulate all aspects of the patient scenario, including history of current problem, affect/behavior and physical findings in a standardized, accurate and reliable manner

2. Teach and assess clinical skills of medical students and other learners

3. Accurately and consistently document skills of learners, using a computer

4. Provide written and face-to-face verbal feedback to learners

5. Monitor other Standardized Patients for quality assurance

6. Accept ongoing feedback from supervisor and incorporate that feedback into case simulation.

7. Attend any training sessions required for technical software use
Marginal Job Functions:  
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 1. Ability to work well with a variety of people
2. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a variety of people
3. Ability to recall an encounter accurately for the completion of checklists and written materials during practice sessions and assessments which result in learner grades.
4. Ability to be well organized in all work aspects.
5. Ability to work effectively as part of a team and work independently.
6. Punctuality and reliability in attendance.
7. Capacity for flexibility and adaptability in different work situations.
8. Comfort with their own body and examinations by health personnel.
9. Basic computer skills for email communication, document printing, and checklist documentation.
Job Requirements: Standardized Patients will be recorded for teaching and assessment purposes. Existing health problems may determine the cases and situations an SP will be trained to portray.
Required Certifications/Licensures:  
Required Education: High School or equivalent
Major (if required):  
Required Experience:  
Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience as a standardized patient.
Is this a safety sensitive position? No  
Background Screening Required? No  
Pre-Employment Conditions:

 

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