Standardized Patient
Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities include simulating a patient case and instructing and assessing health providers at multiple levels (undergraduate, postgraduate, and practicing providers) in clinical and communication skills. This may include instructions on correct physical examination techniques.
Major Duties/Critical Tasks
- Simulate all aspects of the patient scenario, including the history of the current problem, affect/behavior, and physical findings in a standardized, accurate, and reliable manner.
- Teach and assess the clinical skills of medical students and other learners.
- Accurately and consistently document the skills of learners using a computer.
- Provide constructive feedback to learners.
- Monitor other Standardized Patients for quality assurance.
- Accept ongoing feedback from the supervisor and incorporate that feedback into the case simulation.
Required Qualifications
- Professional Skills: Ability to work well with a variety of people. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a variety of people. Ability to recall an encounter accurately for the completion of checklists and written materials during practice sessions and assessments, which result in learner grades. Ability to be well organized in all work aspects. Ability to work effectively as part of a team and work independently. Lack of bias towards the healthcare system. Punctuality and reliability in attendance. Capacity for flexibility and adaptability in different work situations. Comfort with their own body and examinations by health personnel. Basic computer skills for email communication, document printing, and checklist documentation.
- Additional Information: The successful Candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About the Role
The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine is a cornerstone of one of the nation’s premier health and biomedical research ecosystems. Located in Roanoke, Virginia, the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and 40 miles from the Virginia Tech main campus in Blacksburg, VTCSOM provides abundant opportunities to deliver innovative, discovery-based medical education in a community-based and picturesque setting. Its innovative curriculum includes robust, longitudinal mentored research training and a major curricular emphasis on health systems science and interprofessional practice. Students are also attracted to VTCSOM due to its 99% match success, including competitive specialties and programs. With a 2.3% acceptance rate, VTCSOM receives over 6,400 applications for 54 positions and is poised for continued growth.
Benefits
The successful Candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
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