Encounters - Standardized Patients, DCOM, OPFL

Standardized Patients (SPs) at the Center for Interprofessional Education and Simulation ( CIPES ) at Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine ( LMU - DCOM ) in Orange Park, Florida, are integral to the education of future health professionals. SPs accurately and consistently portray specific patient types to help medical and other health profession students develop and refine their clinical skills in a safe, simulated environment.

This role is crucial for ensuring students receive high-quality, hands-on training to provide optimal patient care.

No acting experience is required but preferred.

Campus Orange Park Florida

Position Category Staff Part Time

• Promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to faculty, staff, students, and the community
• Foster effective working relationships among faculty, staff, and students
• Commit to the education and training of future health professionals
• Accurately and consistently portray specific patient types after training and rehearsal for cases and/or scenarios
• Simulate all aspects of a patient scenario, including history, affect, behavior, and physical findings, in a standardized and reliable manner
• Demonstrate and evaluate interviewing skills with medical students, nursing students, and other learners
• Prepare and study the patient s role for each case or scenario
• Exhibit flexibility and reliability with schedules and assignments
• Interact professionally with learners, faculty, staff, and peers
• Complete checklists and evaluations of student performance accurately and consistently
• Accept and incorporate feedback from the supervisor or trainer to improve case simulations
• Maintain objectivity and confidentiality
• Complete required institutional, program accreditation, and other reports necessary for university program advancement
• Perform other duties as assigned

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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