Simulation Actor (1099)

OCOM • Winter Garden, FL

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role is classified as a 1099 Independent Contractor arrangement. In this role, you will portray a wide range of patient scenarios, including complex emotional and interpersonal interactions, to provide medical students with valuable hands-on training. You will work closely with faculty and staff to deliver consistent and realistic performances that challenge and educate future osteopathic physicians.

Requirements

• No experience necessary; acting or performance experience is a plus, preferably in simulation or educational settings.
• Excellent improvisational and communication skills.
• Ability to portray a wide range of emotions and character types.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Reliability, punctuality, and professionalism.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback.
• Comfort interacting with medical students and faculty.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Previous experience as a Simulation Actor is a plus, but not required.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Ability to read and write
• Experience working with computers
• Experience working with zoom or similar tele-conferencing platforms
• Ability to access a computer for email, communication and scheduling
• Reliable transportation required

Nice To Haves

• acting or performance experience is a plus, preferably in simulation or educational settings.
• Previous experience as a Simulation Actor is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Accurately and convincingly portray diverse patient personalities, medical histories, and emotional states
• Improvise and adapt your performance based on student interactions and scenario developments
• Demonstrate a wide range of emotions and reactions to simulate real-life patient encounters
• Maintain consistency and fidelity to the assigned scenario, including medical details and character background
• Participate as the patient undergoing a physical examination for medical students to practice their skills
• Provide constructive feedback to students on their communication, empathy, and professionalism, based on provided guidelines
• Collaborate effectively with faculty and staff to ensure accurate and effective scenario execution
• Attend training sessions to learn case details, performance expectations, and feedback techniques
• Maintain a professional demeanor, adhere to confidentiality guidelines, and arrive punctually for scheduled sessions
• Participate in simulated medical interviews, physical examinations, and other clinical scenarios
• Follow written and verbal instructions regarding case details and performance expectations
• Maintain confidentiality with all students, cases, training materials, and assessment data
• Quickly learn new technology
• Work well under pressure and maintain professionalism
• Maintain a welcoming and supportive attitude toward all persons
• Work effectively in a team environment
• Read and memorize lines
• Work cooperatively and professionally with students, faculty and simulation staff
• Be instructed and coached by members of the simulation team
• Consistently replicate a case scenario in a standardized, accurate, and reliable manner
• Accurately and convincingly maintain a specified character with recall of case information as trained
• Be flexible regarding scheduling and assignments
• Complete a computerized survey to score student encounter

Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $20.00 / per hour

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed