Standardized Patient

University of Texas; Utah; On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Texas invites applications for a Standardized Patient at UT Austin. The role supports medical education by simulating patient scenarios for students, aiding in the development of clinical communication and examination skills.

Shifts are on-site at UT Main Campus with an expected 10 hours per week. The position pays $25.00 per hour and requires a high school diploma, excellent communication, reliability, and the ability to memorize and reproduce scenarios consistently.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to memorize and consistently recreate scenarios.
• Dependable, punctual, and flexible with scheduling.
• Comfortable with physical examination by medical students.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Portray patient scenarios consistently and accurately, including medical history, symptoms, body language, and emotional state.
• Participate in simulated medical interviews and physical examinations.
• Provide verbal or written feedback to students in a constructive and professional manner.
• Accurately recall and evaluate student performance using checklists or forms.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding case content and student performance.
• Attend training sessions and rehearsal activities as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Memorization

Punctuality

Flexibility

Clinical exposure

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Posting Title:

Standardized Patient

Hiring Department:

Department of Medical Education

Position Open To:

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

10

FLSA Status:

To Be Determined at Offer

Earliest Start Date:

Ongoing

Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details:

Purpose Standardized Patients are trained to consistently simulate real patients' medical conditions, histories, and emotions in a standardized manner to allow students to develop and practice clinical and communication skills in a safe, controlled environment.

Responsibilities:

• Portray patient scenarios consistently and accurately, including medical history, symptoms, body language, and emotional state.
• Participate in simulated medical interviews and physical examinations.
• Provide verbal or written feedback to students in a constructive and professional manner.
• Accurately recall and evaluate student performance using checklists or forms.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding case content and student performance.
• Attend training sessions and rehearsal activities as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to memorize and consistently recreate scenarios
• Dependable, punctual, and flexible with scheduling
• Comfortable with physical examination by medical students
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in acting, teaching, or healthcare education
• Familiarity with clinical or educational environments
• Bilingual abilities are a plus.

Salary Range

$25.00 Hourly

Working Conditions:

• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)
• May work around chemical fumes
• May work around standard office conditions
• May work around biohazards
• May work around chemicals
• Climbing of stairs
• Lifting and moving
• Occasional weekend, overtime and evening work to meet deadlines

Work Shift

Onsite required at the Dell Medical School, Health Learning Building located at 1501 Red River St. Austin, TX 78712. Virtual work will also be available as needed to meet students’ learning needs. Training will be onsite, and weekly hours will be variable based on business needs.

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following: E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting.

Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report.

You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

Company Culture

Start Here, Change the World At The University of Texas at Austin, tradition meets innovation in the heart of a city that frequents lists of the best places to live and work. Named by Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers for the sixth year in a row in 2025, UT offers both a dynamic work environment and a gateway to vibrant local culture.

Whether you're at the forefront of the student experience, conducting world-changing research or supporting the engine that drives Texas’ flagship university, working at UT means making a lasting impact on our city, our state and our world. Our more than 20,000 faculty and staff empower 55,000+ students to challenge ideas, pursue passions and shape their futures.

Joining UT, you’ll become part of a community dedicated to making a meaningful impact on campus and throughout the world. Looking for a student job? Please see our Student Employment site.

Comments and Inquiries

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