"Standardized Patient - School of Graduate Studies"

Job Details

The University of Maryland, Baltimore's School of Graduate Studies is seeking part-time contractual Standardized Patients to participate in educational training events for students in the Physician Assistant Program and the School of Pharmacy. Ideal candidates will use acting skills to demonstrates basic or complex symptom(s) or problem(s) of healthcare situations. These situations vary from short single symptom issues, to long-scripted multifaceted hands-on patient case scenarios. These scenarios are designed to provide students an opportunity to learn and be evaluated. This position will interact emotionally with learners to provide most realistic settings. Scenarios may include hands on physical exams.

****This position is a non-benefited, Contingent Category I contractual position.****

UMB is a Maryland state university. Applicants are expected to reside in or be able to relocate to the State of Maryland. Consideration may also be given to residents of the District of Columbia, Delaware, Virginia, or West Virginia. This residency requirement also applies to those performing telework.

PRIMARY DUTIES

1. Learn and memorize case scripts that include multiple pages. Provide realistic and accurate interactions with learners while depicting the script repeatedly by portraying and interpreting scripts, using speech, gestures, body movements, and props.
2. Perform the script with accuracy and realism. Each experience is video recorded so the faculty can review to evaluate the learner and identify items for feedback to the learners.
3. Provide feedback to faculty based on the learner’s performance of items identified on the standardized patient checklist. Provide feedback to learners as requested.

Note: The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this job. Incumbents perform other related duties assigned. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: None
EXPERIENCE: No experience is required, but prior performing arts experience is beneficial
OTHER: Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Ability to learn, memorize and demonstrate symptoms or problem of behavioral and/or healthcare situational scenarios scripts
• Ability to effectively communicate with learners and faculty. Ability to be relaxed and comfortable dealing with healthcare professionals
• Ability to keep all case information confidential

Hiring Range: $25 - $35 per hour; rates vary based on standardized patient scenario