TEMPORARY - Standardized Patient

Job Description

Job Description

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Nova Southeastern University (NSU) was founded in 1964, and is a not-for-profit, independent university with a reputation for academic excellence and innovation. Nova Southeastern University offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans and much more. NSU cares about the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors and is a tobacco-free university.

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Primary Purpose:

The Standardized Patient (SP) reports directly to the Course Lead Instructor or Program Director. The SP portrays characteristics of a real patient, simulating signs and symptoms and functional abilities, thereby affording the student an opportunity to learn and be evaluated on performing clinical skills in a simulated environment. SPs will undergo physical examinations and treatment interventions by students as part of the physical therapy students learning experience.

Job Category:  Non-Exempt

Hiring Range:  Commensurate with experience

Pay Basis:  Hourly

Subject to Grant Funding?  No  

Essential Job Functions: 

1) Be dependable and punctual
2) Demonstrate flexibility and reliability with scheduling and assignments
3) Follow written and verbal instruction
4) Provide constructive feedback to students and fellow SPs
5) Work in a professional manner when interacting with students, faculty, supervisors, and peers
6) Be comfortable participating in repeated physical examinations and interventions
7) Be willing to wear a hospital gown with only undergarments underneath while on camera and/or observed live through an observation monitor
8) Simulate all aspects of case scenarios including providing history of current problem, demonstrating specific behaviors, and performing physical tests in a standardized, accurate and reliable manner
9) Accurately and consistently complete checklists
10) Accept ongoing feedback from facilitators and incorporate into case scenarios
11) Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements: 

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 1) Must be flexible regarding scheduling and assignments
2) Must have the ability to understand and follow instructions
3) Must demonstrate the ability to be instructed, and consistently simulate a case scenario in an accurate, reliable, and professional manner

Required Certifications/Licensures:  

Required Education:  High School Diploma or Equivalent

Major (if required: 

Required Experience: 

Preferred Qualifications: 

Is this a safety sensitive position?  No  

Background Screening Required?  No  

Pre-Employment Conditions: 

Sensitivity Disclaimer:  Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.

NSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.