Simulated Patient & Teaching Assistant (Part-Time)

Wright State University; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Wright State University seeks part-time Teaching Assistant and Simulated Patient positions in the Boonshoft School of Medicine. TAs portray patient problems for teaching and assessment, recreating history, personality, physical findings and response patterns to support student learning.

SPs participate in interviews and exams, providing fair feedback. On-call scheduling applies; applicants must be at least 18 and hold a high school diploma or GED, with professional conduct expected at all times.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required to perform duties.
• Must be at least 18 years old and able to interact with diverse student populations.
• Ability to communicate with faculty, staff and students professionally.

Responsibilities

• TA duties: portray an actual patient during medical interviews with students (10%).
• TA duties: provide fair written feedback to students (30%).
• SP duties: portray an actual patient during simulated interviews and exams (60%).
• SP duties: provide verbal and written feedback to students (30%).
• Work in a professional clinical setting within the Skills Assessment & Training Center.

Skills

Professional communication

Interviewing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Wright State University seeks part-time Teaching Assistant and Simulated Patient positions in the Boonshoft School of Medicine. TAs portray patient problems for teaching and assessment, recreating history, personality, physical findings and response patterns to support student learning.

SPs participate in interviews and exams, providing fair feedback. On-call scheduling applies; applicants must be at least 18 and hold a high school diploma or GED, with professional conduct expected at all times.