Healthcare Simulation Actor: Realistic Patient Roles

Mount Sinai; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Health System in New York, NY seeks a Healthcare Simulation Role Player (Actor) to support training as a simulated patient or other role. This role helps learners practice communication, navigate sensitive conversations, and engage in emotionally authentic simulations.

The actor will review case materials, participate in group role-plays, and receive faculty training to ensure accurate portrayals.

Qualifications

• Professional acting experience is 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 experience

Medical/standardized patient acting

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Mount Sinai Health System in New York, NY seeks a Healthcare Simulation Role Player (Actor) to support training as a simulated patient or other role. This role helps learners practice communication, navigate sensitive conversations, and engage in emotionally authentic simulations.

The actor will review case materials, participate in group role-plays, and receive faculty training to ensure accurate portrayals.