Clinical Skills & Standardized Patient Educator
About The Position
The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine (VTCSOM) is seeking an innovative and collaborative educator to join the Clinical Science and Skills team. This role serves as a core educational partner within the Clinical Science learning domain, primarily focusing on standardized patient training. The educator will also contribute to team-based curriculum delivery, small-group learning activities, simulation-based education, and clinical skills assessment. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in standardized patient methodology and simulation, working collaboratively with faculty, clinical skills trainers, course leaders, instructional managers, students, and program leadership to foster an integrated, learner-centered clinical curriculum. The position reports to the Clinical Science and Skills Manager, working closely with the clinical science team under the oversight of the Associate Dean for Clinical Science. The ability to work independently within established protocols and adapt to a dynamic work environment is highly valued.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Health Sciences, Healthcare Management, a related field, or equivalent combination of education and significant experience
- Demonstrated experience in curriculum application, coaching, teaching, or training
- Experience documenting processes, procedures, policies, and maintaining accurate records
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar office productivity software, along with educational or scheduling software platforms
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in either teaching, healthcare education, standardized patient training, or a related field, or as a Standardized Patient Educator
- Master’s degree in Education, Health Sciences, Clinical Management, or a related field
- Experience in simulation-based education or health professions education
- Experience with assessment methods, rater calibration, and reliability processes
Responsibilities
- Contribute primarily to standardized patient training
- Participate in team-based curriculum delivery
- Facilitate small-group learning activities
- Engage in simulation-based education
- Conduct clinical skills assessment
- Work collaboratively with faculty, clinical skills trainers, course leaders, instructional managers, students, and program leadership to support an integrated, learner-centered clinical curriculum
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
