Geriatric & Palliative Care Simulation Actor

Mount Sinai Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Health System in New York is seeking a Healthcare Simulation Role Player (Actor) to support training activities by portraying patients or other relevant roles in simulated interactions. You will help trainees practice communication, navigate sensitive conversations, and build confidence in a supportive learning environment.

The role requires professional acting experience; training will be provided, and you will maintain consistent portrayals, contribute to program evaluations, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Professional acting experience required; experience in medical or standardized patient acting is highly preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Portray patients and healthcare providers in simulated clinical interactions in a realistic, consistent, and emotionally authentic manner.
• Collaborate in role-play scenarios conducted in small group settings, and provide feedback to caregivers.
• Review and internalize provided clinical case materials, including disease history, participant biography, prior to each session.
• Participate in improvisational role plays with an emphasis on emotional accuracy and clinical realism.
• Receive training from faculty to ensure accurate and sensitive portrayals.
• Provide feedback when appropriate and participate in program evaluations.
• Maintain standardized, repeatable portrayals across multiple sessions and participant groups to ensure a consistent and equitable learning experience.
• Foster a safe, respectful learning environment when enacting emotionally sensitive topics such as cancer diagnosis, prognosis, and end-of-life discussions.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of case materials, participant information, and session content in accordance with program and institutional policies.
• Practice appropriate de-roling and self-care strategies to sustain emotional wellbeing when portraying distressing scenarios.
• Communicate promptly with program staff regarding scheduling, availability, and any concerns arising during sessions.

Skills

Professional acting

Medical/standardized patient acting

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Mount Sinai Health System in New York is seeking a Healthcare Simulation Role Player (Actor) to support training activities by portraying patients or other relevant roles in simulated interactions. You will help trainees practice communication, navigate sensitive conversations, and build confidence in a supportive learning environment.

The role requires professional acting experience; training will be provided, and you will maintain consistent portrayals, contribute to program evaluations, and