NSU MD Standardized Patient

  • 501901
  • 3300 S University Drive, Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida, United States, 33328
  • Administrative / Office Support
  • Temporary
  • K.Patel Coll of Allopathic Medicine

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Primary Purpose:

Standardized Patients are trained to accurately and consistently recreate the history, personality, physical findings, and emotional structure and response pattern of an actual patient at a particular point in time; assess/document learner performance; provide individualized feedback on clinical and interpersonal skills; and represent patient satisfaction. In this capacity, an SP will be interviewed and physically examined by learners or health professionals in the same manner that would occur if they were an actual patient. Additional training is provided to select Standardized Patient to teach and refine physical examination skills in which the Standardized Patient uses their own body as the model.

 

Job Category: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range:  $25.00

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

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 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.

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: 

 

Sensitivity Disclaimer: Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.

NSU considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.

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