Standardized Patient Actor

CreateEnsemble; Durham (NH); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

CreateEnsemble in Durham, NH is seeking a Standardized Patient Actor to support health sciences education by portraying patients, family members, or other roles in simulation-based learning activities.

You will deliver consistent verbal and nonverbal cues, adapt performances in real time, and participate in activities that may include clinical skills practice, communication scenarios, interprofessional education, and assessments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to memorize information and follow detailed instructions.
• Prior acting, teaching, healthcare, customer service, or training experience may substitute for formal education.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to portray emotions and maintain role boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Portray patients, caregivers, or other roles in accordance with scripts and objectives.
• Deliver consistent verbal, nonverbal, emotional, and physical cues.
• Adapt performance in real time while maintaining case fidelity.
• Participate in simulation activities including clinical skills practice and assessment exercises.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Memorization ability

Emotional range

Reliability

Punctuality

Confidentiality

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Audiovisual recording

Job description

Job Summary

The Standardized Patient (SP) Actor supports health sciences student education by portraying patients, family members, or other roles in simulation-based learning activities.

Job Summary

The Standardized Patient (SP) Actor supports health sciences student education by portraying patients, family members, or other roles in simulation-based learning activities.

Job Responsibility

Duties/Responsibilities Standardized Patient Performance (60%) Portray patients, caregivers, or other assigned roles in accordance with case scripts, learning objectives, and performance standards. Deliver consistent verbal, nonverbal, emotional, and physical cues across repeated learner encounters. Adapt performance in real time while maintaining case fidelity and educational intent. Participate in simulation activities that may include clinical skills practice, communication scenarios, interprofessional education, and assessment exercises.

Job Requirements

Requirements Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience : High school diploma or equivalent. Demonstrated ability to memorize information, follow detailed instructions, and perform consistently. Prior acting, teaching, healthcare, customer service, or training experience may substitute for formal education. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities : Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to portray a wide range of emotions, behaviors, and physical presentations. Capacity to accept coaching and incorporate feedback. Reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail. Comfort working with diverse learners, faculty, and staff. Ability to maintain role boundaries and confidentiality. Basic comfort with simulation environments and audiovisual recording (training provided).

Location

Durham, NH, USA

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