Standardized Patient Actor

Job Summary

Duties/Responsibilities

• 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.

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).