Standardized / Simulated Patient

Rocky Vista University; Parker (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine seeks Standardized Patients to portray patients in standardized scenarios for medical student training. The role includes accurate role-play, observation, and timely documentation of student performance, while maintaining professional communication with learners.

Applicants should be able to adapt to flexible on-call schedules, retain case information accurately, and comply with confidentiality requirements.

Qualifications

• Ability to convincingly maintain a specified character as trained.
• Ability to work flexible hours on a scheduled on-call basis.
• Ability to recall case information, as cued by students in role-play.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of case and student information.
• Ability to understand and follow directions and incorporate trainer feedback.
• Ability to recall and accurately score student behaviors.
• Demonstrate basic to intermediate computer skills and proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Portray a patient in an accurate and standardized way.
• Observe and accurately document student performance on skills checklists.
• Communicate with students in a straightforward and positive way.
• Be flexible and adapt to quick changes in a dynamic environment.
• Maintain a positive attitude and work well with students, staff, and SP colleagues.
• Maintain confidentiality of the students.
• Maintain confidentiality of training and assessment materials.
• Agree to wear SP attire and be physically examined (no invasive exams).
• Agree to be audio and video recorded for educational and promotional purposes.
• Agree to have sessions and videos viewed by staff and others.
• Represent department and the University favorably and according to Core Values.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet the organization’s goals.

Skills

Character portrayal

On-call hours

Case recall

Confidentiality

Trainer feedback

Observation scoring

Computer skills

Tools

Computer proficiency

Job description

We're looking forward and seeking more people to join our team in 2027!

In keeping with the mission and vision of Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine, the Standardized Patient (SP) Program provides a safe setting in which students may practice and receive feedback concerning their ability to become competent communicators, as well as knowledgeable, skilled compassionate and ethical, providers.

You will be a trained acting patient, Standardized Patient (SP), who accurately portrays the role of a real patient with a specific medical condition and assesses the learner's abilities in communication and comfort of care.

RVU’s Standardized Patient Program’s primary objective is to ensure that all graduates possess essential skills of performing a competent physical exam, taking a thorough medical history, and building rapport with patients. SPs provide our medical students with that direct human interaction in a safe learning environment.Your f eedback is valued by students in their health care education.

Responsibilities

• To portray a patient in an accurate and standardized way
• To both observe and accurately document student performance on skills checklists
• To communicate with students in a straightforward and positive way.
• Be flexible and have the ability to adapt to quick changes and work in a dynamic environment
• Maintain a positive attitude and work well with students, staff, and SP colleagues
• Maintain the confidentiality of the students
• Maintain confidentiality regarding the training and assessment materials you receive
• Agree to wear the appropriate SP attire and be physically examined (no invasive exams are performed)
• Agree to be audio and video recorded for educational and promotional purposes
• Agree to have any sessions, activities, and videos viewed and reviewed by staff, fellow SPs, and others
• Represent department and the University favorably and in accordance with established Core Values and expectations
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed to meet the goals and objectives of the organization

Qualifications

• Ability to accurately and convincingly maintain a specified character as trained
• Ability to work flexible hours on a scheduled on-call basis
• Ability to recall case information, as cued by students in a role-play situation
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of case and student information
• Ability to understand and follow directions and incorporate trainer feedback
• Ability to recall and accurately score student behaviors
• Demonstrate basic to intermediate computer skills and proficiency

Standardized Patient Encounters | Clinical Skills Training

www.rvu.edu/academics/simulation/standardized-patient-encounters/