Standardized Patient Educator

Thomas Jefferson University • Philadelphia, PA

20d

About The Position

PRIMARY FUNCTION : Educates standardized patients in core competencies for participation in human simulation activities for medical students and health professionals, including accurate case portrayal, participation in formative activities, evaluation of high stakes assessments, providing verbal and written feedback. Supports the teaching, assessment and evaluation of the curriculum as defined by the faculty by maintaining curriculum fidelity through case development, case management and quality assurance. Responsible for updating the data management application and operating the data management systems. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Supervises and educates standardized patients; Maintains SP teaching materials and protocols; Develops innovative teaching approaches that align with best practices Plans and administers human simulation events for medical school, nursing school and all health professions schools, that vary in objectives and scope Manages database of cases, including case modification, participating in case development and ensuring confidentiality of case materials Ensures the reliability and validity of cases and checklist items assessing clinical skills Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.

Requirements

• College degree in health-related discipline, education, communication or performance/production, Masters preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Standardized Patient Educator, job specializing in adult education, human simulationist or certified/registered health professional

Nice To Haves

• Masters preferred

Responsibilities

• Supervises and educates standardized patients
• Maintains SP teaching materials and protocols
• Develops innovative teaching approaches that align with best practices
• Plans and administers human simulation events for medical school, nursing school and all health professions schools, that vary in objectives and scope
• Manages database of cases, including case modification, participating in case development and ensuring confidentiality of case materials
• Ensures the reliability and validity of cases and checklist items assessing clinical skills
• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson

Benefits

• Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.
• Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.
• All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps ), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees