Standardized Patients are trained to accurately and consistently recreate the history, personality, physical findings, and emotional structure and response pattern of an actual patient at a particular point in time; assess/document learner performance; provide individualized feedback on clinical and interpersonal skills; and represent patient satisfaction.
In this capacity, an SP will be interviewed and physically examined by learners or health professionals in the same manner that would occur if they were an actual patient.
Additional training is provided to select Standardized Patient to teach and refine physical examination skills in which the Standardized Patient uses their own body as the model.
Job Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include simulating a patient case, instructing and assessing health providers at multiple levels (undergraduate, post graduate and practicing providers) in clinical and communication skills.
This may include the instruction of correct physical examination techniques.
Additional responsibilities include responding to email messages promptly, demonstrating professional behavior and accountability for actions, working as a team and keeping commitments to the SP Program.
Major Duties/Critical Tasks:
Simulate all aspects of the patient scenario, including history of current problem, affect/behavior and physical findings in a standardized, accurate and reliable manner.
Teach and assess clinical skills of medical students and other learners.
Accurately and consistently document skills of learners, using a computer.
Provide constructive feedback to learners.
Monitor other Standardized Patients for quality assurance.
Accept ongoing feedback from supervisor and incorporate that feedback into case simulation.
Required Qualifications
Professional Skills:
Ability to work well with a variety of people.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a variety of people.
Ability to recall an encounter accurately for the completion of checklists and written materials during practice sessions and assessments which result in learner grades.
Ability to be well organized in all work aspects.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and work independently.
Lack of bias towards the healthcare system.
Punctuality and reliability in attendance.
Capacity for flexibility and adaptability in different work situations.
Comfort with their own body and examinations by health personnel.
Basic computer skills for email communication, document printing, and checklist documentation.
Must have computer and Zoom experience.
Additional Information
The successful Candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers.
A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity.
The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College.
The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers.
A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation please contact the hiring department.
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