TEMPORARY - Standardized Patient

NSU•Clearwater, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Standardized Patient (SP) reports directly to the Course Lead Instructor or Program Director. The SP portrays characteristics of a real patient, simulating signs and symptoms and functional abilities, thereby affording the student an opportunity to learn and be evaluated on performing clinical skills in a simulated environment. SPs will undergo physical examinations and treatment interventions by students as part of the physical therapy students learning experience.

Requirements

Must be flexible regarding scheduling and assignments
Must have the ability to understand and follow instructions
Must demonstrate the ability to be instructed, and consistently simulate a case scenario in an accurate, reliable, and professional manner

Responsibilities

Be dependable and punctual
Demonstrate flexibility and reliability with scheduling and assignments
Follow written and verbal instruction
Provide constructive feedback to students and fellow SPs
Work in a professional manner when interacting with students, faculty, supervisors, and peers
Be comfortable participating in repeated physical examinations and interventions
Be willing to wear a hospital gown with only undergarments underneath while on camera and/or observed live through an observation monitor
Simulate all aspects of case scenarios including providing history of current problem, demonstrating specific behaviors, and performing physical tests in a standardized, accurate and reliable manner
Accurately and consistently complete checklists
Accept ongoing feedback from facilitators and incorporate into case scenarios
Other duties as assigned