Standardized Patient

PolicyTech • Villanova, PA

16d

About The Position

Why work at Villanova? Join a mission-driven organization. Since Villanova University’s founding in 1842, we have been inspired by the values of truth, unity, and love, and are a community dedicated to service to others. Villanova has been included among the nation’s best colleges and universities. VU’s inclusion again in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 “Best Colleges” rankings is another indication of the University’s continued prominence and forward momentum. Villanova’s most precious asset is our people . As an employee, you will receive a holistic benefits package, generous paid time off, a competitive retirement savings plan, flexible work options, wellness programs including gym membership, professional development, tuition assistance, and more . Standardized patients (SP) are individuals trained to simulate medical and mental health conditions accurately and in a standardized way, to document performance and rate interpersonal communication.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Must have e-mail access and ability to use a PC and internet.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience as an SP is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Portray medical / mental health patients in an accurate, standardized way.
• Observe and accurately document student performance on skills checklists and rating scales.
• Provide debriefing and / or direct teaching to students regarding interpersonal communication and physical examination skills.
• Participate in training for roles to be portrayed. Training can be on site and/or via computer. All SP’s will receive training as appropriate for their roles.
• SP’s are required to dress as patients (i.e. in hospital gowns, etc.) as appropriate to their role.
• SP’s are required to undergo physical examinations by Nurse Practitioner students as part of the students’ training.
• All SP sessions are video recorded and SP must give permission for such recording as well as their use in educational and research projects.
• All SP’s will undergo continuous quality assurance through video review.
• Perform additional duties and assist with special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• holistic benefits package
• generous paid time off
• competitive retirement savings plan
• flexible work options
• wellness programs including gym membership
• professional development
• tuition assistance

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED