Dynamic Standardized Patient for PA Program

Oakland University; Rochester Hills, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Oakland University is seeking Standardized Patients for the Physician Assistant Program. SPs portray patients, family members, or caregivers to support simulator-based instruction and OSCEs.

No prior acting or healthcare experience is required unless specified for a particular activity. Open Date: 09/02/2026. Open Until Filled: Yes. Oakland University is an Equal Opportunity institution.

Qualifications

• Reliable and punctual for scheduled session blocks (sessions may run several hours).
• Strong memory and ability to understand, retain, and reproduce detailed scripted material.
• Comfortable with physical touch involved in clinical examinations (e.g., palpation, stethoscope, blood pressure cuff).
• Professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Portray patients and scenarios in structured clinical encounters (OSCEs).
• Assist in developing learners’ communication, assessment, clinical reasoning, and interpersonal skills by participating in simulations.

Skills

Reliable and punctual

Strong memory

Comfortable with physical examination

Ability to take direction and provide

Confidentiality and professionalism

Job description

Oakland University is seeking Standardized Patients for the Physician Assistant Program. SPs portray patients, family members, or caregivers to support simulator-based instruction and OSCEs.

No prior acting or healthcare experience is required unless specified for a particular activity. Open Date: 09/02/2026. Open Until Filled: Yes. Oakland University is an Equal Opportunity institution.