Standardized Participant Program Coordinator, LMU-DCOM Orange Park

Job Description

The Standardized Patient (SP) Program Coordinator for Lincoln Memorial University‑DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU‑DCOM) in Orange Park, Florida, manages all aspects of the Standardized Patient Program within the Center for Interprofessional Education and Simulation (CIPES). This role supports clinical examinations across various health professions programs. The coordinator is responsible for recruiting, training, and scheduling standardized patients to facilitate the effective and accurate assessment of students’ clinical skills.

The position requires close collaboration with SP Coordinator counterparts at the Knoxville and Harrogate campuses to ensure program consistency and excellence.

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience in education, health profession, or related field.

• Bachelor’s degree in education, health profession, or related field.

Orange Park, Florida

• Recruit, interview, and identify new SPs based on program needs.
• Schedule and oversee SPs for all training sessions and clinical encounters, including virtual sessions.
• Evaluate SP performance and provide feedback to drive improvements.
• Manage and approve electronic timesheet submissions for SP work ensuring hours comply with the maximum weekly limit.
• Communicate regularly with SPs via email, detailing activity expectations, and providing a weekly preview of upcoming events and needs.
• Promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University and foster positive working relationships with all faculty, staff, students, and the community.
• Stay current with the latest SP education, training, and best practices.
• Participate in university committees and complete necessary reports for institutional and program accreditation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Coordinate with LMU housekeeping to ensure CEC rooms are clean, organized, and properly set up for encounters daily and ensure all necessary supplies are in place.
• Assist with ordering CEC supplies in collaboration with your supervisor.
• Work with Course Directors to verify case documentation and training availability.
• Review and edit the SP Handbook annually, submitting changes for approval.

• Posting Number: S04728P
• Job Open Date: 12/08/2025
• Job Close Date: 03/08/2026

Lincoln Memorial University is a values‑based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423‑869‑7112 or human resources
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Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.

The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual’s identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual’s criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.

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