DPT Standardized Patient
About The Position
Harrisburg University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program is hiring Standardized Patients (SPs) to help train future physical therapists. SPs are trained to portray a real patient case in a consistent, repeatable way. DPT students interview and examine SPs and work through treatment plans as they would with actual patients. This is a casual, as-needed position. Work is scheduled in four-hour shifts tied to lab sessions and student assessments. Shifts are not recurring, and SPs can accept assignments that fit their availability. All sessions are supervised by DPT faculty. Every SP completes standardized orientation and training before the first shift and receives case-specific preparation before each assignment. SPs are briefed on potential risks and asked to sign a consent form before participating in lab activities; they may decline to participate at any time. SP performance is reviewed annually. The position pays $50.00 per hour. Shifts take place on the Harrisburg campus at 222 Chestnut Street, with dates following the DPT academic calendar. SPs are notified of opportunities as they arise. Harrisburg University is an equal opportunity employer.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Be reliable and punctual.
- Be able to memorize and consistently follow a script.
- Take direction well.
- Be comfortable with physical contact during examinations.
- Be willing to give students honest, constructive feedback.
- Keep case materials and student performance confidential.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in acting, teaching, or healthcare is helpful.
- Preference is given to individuals with a background as a healthcare professional.
- Applicants of all ages, body types, and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Learn an assigned patient case, including the patient’s history, symptoms, and personality.
- Portray the assigned patient consistently with each student.
- Participate in student interviews, physical examinations, and treatment-planning encounters.
- Be comfortable with physical contact, movement through range of motion, and positioning on a treatment table.
- When asked, provide students with feedback or complete a short checklist about their communication.
- Keep case materials and student performance confidential.
- Complete standardized orientation and training, as well as case-specific preparation before assignments.
- Review and follow briefings on potential risks and sign a consent form before participating in lab activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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