Simulation Clinical Educator-153708

St. Luke's Health System; Twin Falls (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site massages

On-site counseling via Employee Assistance Program

Access to Personify Health Wellness tool

Formal training and career development offerings

Job summary

St. Luke's Health System in Twin Falls, Idaho, is seeking a Simulation Clinical Educator to design and implement simulation-based education programs. This role is crucial for supporting clinical staff development and enhancing patient safety through immersive learning experiences. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, experience in clinical education or simulation training, and valid state licensure. St. Luke’s offers a robust benefits package including on-site counseling and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant experience in clinical education.
• Valid license to practice audiology, physical, occupational or speech therapy in Idaho.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop and facilitate simulation-based training for clinical staff.
• Lead simulation sessions to improve clinical reasoning and teamwork.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and ensure compliance with accreditation standards.

Skills

Simulation training

Clinical education

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Degree from an accredited program (Audiology, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech Language Pathology)

Job description

About Us

We are a mission-driven, non-profit health system dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to the communities we serve. Our commitment to clinical excellence, innovation, and continuous learning drives everything we do. We invest in our people and provide opportunities for professional growth, collaboration, and meaningful impact.

Position Summary

The Simulation Clinical Educator is responsible for the design, implementation, and evaluation of simulation-based education programs across the region. This role supports clinical staff development, enhances patient safety, and promotes evidence-based practice through immersive learning experiences. The educator collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to identify learning needs and deliver high-impact simulation training that improves clinical competence and team performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and facilitate simulation-based training for clinical staff across multiple service lines (e.g., acute care, ambulatory, surgical services, emergency services).
• Design realistic, evidence-based simulation scenarios aligned with organizational priorities, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
• Lead pre-briefing, simulation facilitation, and structured debriefing sessions to enhance clinical reasoning, teamwork, and communication.
• Partner with clinical leaders, educators, and quality teams to identify learning gaps and implement targeted simulation interventions.
• Support onboarding, competency validation, and ongoing professional development through simulation.
• Maintain and operate simulation equipment, mannequins, and related technology.
• Evaluate program effectiveness using data, feedback, and outcomes to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and support regulatory readiness activities.
• Serve as a resource and subject matter expert for simulation-based education across the region.

Qualifications

• Education: Degree from an accredited program – Audiology (Idaho), Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech Language Pathology.
• Experience: 2 years of relevant experience.
• Previous Clinical Educator experience preferred.
• Previous Simulation training with different modalities preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications: Valid license to practice audiology, physical, occupational or speech therapy in state of practice, and current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider certification. ACLS and PALS preferred.

What’s In It For You

We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings.

• On-site massages.
• On-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to the Personify Health Wellness tool.
• Other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you meet your career goals.

St. Luke’s is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.