Apply to be a Standardized Patient/Embedded Actor
We’re excited that you are considering becoming a Standardized Patient (SP)/Embedded Actor (EA). Please review the job description below. You may complete the SP/EA application by selecting the link below. Submit the application to Jennifer Perez.
Standardized Patient/Embedded Actor Application
Our Simulation and Standardized Patient/Embedded Actor Coordinator will contact you with more information and to schedule an interview based on the needs of the program.
Position Title: Standardized Patient/Embedded Actor
Department: Brooks Rehabilitation College of Healthcare Sciences
Status: Independent Contractor, as needed basis
Position Summary: Consistently and accurately represent patient feelings related to health concerns, provide detailed personal health histories, verbalize/demonstrate disease specific symptoms, and allow the students to complete a physical assessment in a healthcare simulation setting. Provide written and verbal feedback to students and faculty/staff.
Essential Job Duties:
- Memorize a case script and reproduce specific emotional, psychological, behavioral, and physical symptoms as outlined
- Accurately and consistently reproduce the case for multiple student groups
- Remain “in role” during all simulation scenarios
- Be interviewed, physically examined, and “treated” by students or healthcare professionals in the same manner that would occur if he/she were an actual patient/client
- Provide focused constructive verbal/written feedback to students as requested
- Interact professionally with students, faculty/staff, and other SPs
- Maintain confidentiality of information related to student performance and simulation case scenarios
- Be punctual and reliable
Special Skills/Abilities:
- Previous acting experience is helpful but not required
- Willingness to receive direction from faculty/staff related to case scenario
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Working Conditions:
- Indoor, healthcare simulation setting
- Physical assessments performed by students
- Ability to sit, stand, or lie down for up to 4 hours (Some simulations may require more activity/mobility)
Standardized Patient/Embedded Actor Application
Contact
Jennifer Perez, ADN
Standardized Patient/Embedded Actor Coordinator
Email: jperez18@ju.edu
Phone: (904) 256-8982