Standardized Patients (PAS)

Chapman University Careers•Irvine, CA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

A Standardized Patient (SP) is trained to accurately portray a specific patient’s role, assess clinical skills, and provide constructive feedback about a student’s performance. SPs participate in the teaching and assessment of physician assistant students at Chapman University Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences Department of Physician Assistant Studies (PAS). Standardized Patient Program activities provide students with opportunities to develop, practice, and enhance their interviewing, communication, and physical exam skills. This position will support various simulation events for Chapman University Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences Department of Physician Assistant Studies (PAS). Simulations will occur in person on Chapman University’s Rinker Health Science campus in Irvine, CA, or virtually via platforms such as Zoom, Teams, etc. Recruitment is ongoing and based on the Department PAS’s simulation schedule and evolving needs.

Requirements

Meet specific case criteria (i.e., case demographics).
Available for both training and interview/exam sessions of scheduled events.
Access to reliable transportation to the simulation site.
Access to the internet and technology for online training, scoring, scheduling, and communications.
Open to being interviewed and physically examined by students or health professionals in the same manner that would occur if I were an actual patient/client. For SPs, physical examinations may include, but not be limited to, partially disrobing for noninvasive physical examination procedures/maneuvers such as listening to the heart and lungs, reflexes, pressing on the stomach, taking a blood pressure, and looking into the eyes, ears, nose and throat.
Reliable and punctual.
Minimum age 18 years old and must be a California resident.
Have excellent communication skills.
Be able to provide students with constructive feedback regarding their performance, following Chapman guidelines.
Background check and drug screening are required as part of the Chapman University hiring process.

Nice To Haves

Training or experience in health professions, communication, behavioral sciences, education, or performance preferred.

Responsibilities

Accurately portray healthcare scenarios according to scripts provided by faculty or staff.
Present medical histories, symptoms, behaviors, and emotional responses consistently across student encounters.
Actively participate in Physical Exam Skills Tests (PESTs), Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs), or other simulation-based assessments.
Provide structured feedback to students on communication, professionalism, and clinical skills, as directed.
Complete evaluation checklists, scoring rubrics, or electronic forms to assess student performance.
Attend orientation and training sessions before participating in simulations.
Review and memorize case scripts, patient histories, and key scenario details.
Participate in rehearsals or practice sessions to ensure accurate portrayal of cases.
Maintain confidentiality of all student performance data and scenario information.
Exhibit professionalism, reliability, and punctuality in all assigned events.
Comply with school policies regarding attire, behavior, and conduct in simulation environments.
Complete timekeeping or sign-in/out procedures for each simulation session.
Use digital platforms or software to record feedback or confirm participation.
Notify coordinators in advance if they are unable to attend scheduled sessions.
Serve as a resource for faculty or staff in developing and refining simulation scenarios.