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STANDARDIZED PATIENT - PER DIEM

Summary The standardized patient is an individual who is trained to portray a patient in a realistic way in a simulated environment. The standardized patient performs a variety of roles including, but not limited to a patient, family member, or member of the healthcare team to assist in education and assessment of learners. The standardized patient is trained and expected to portray all aspects of the role as outlined in the assigned case. Job Duties Portrays all aspects of the case in a standardized manner, as elicited by students during simulated patient history taking and/or medical examinations. Undergoes basic physical examination in simulated encounters with learners. Memorizes a case script detailing chief complaint, symptoms, specific emotions, and behaviors for presentation in teaching and/or assessment of activities. Remains in a specific patient character as trained when responding to student questions. Accurately remembers encounters with students for the purpose of providing verbal and/or written feedback. Provides educationally constructive verbal feedback within a structured format, as appropriate to the position. Maintains confidentiality of information related to cases, student behaviors and feedback evaluations. Demonstrate improvisational skills when appropriate in case portrayals. Participates in-group trainings. Undergoes sensitive physical examinations in simulated encounters with learners, on as needed basis only. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma/GED Preferred Qualifications Acting training or acting experience Physical Demands Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR. Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position; however, management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require. Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities. Lehigh Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes. Req ID: wd-JR117313 Seniority level Seniority level Internship Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Lehigh Valley Health Network by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Simulated Patient” roles. We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lehigh Valley Health Network

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Daily paid, Full time, Internship, Local area

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