Standardized Patient (Patient Actor) – College of Osteopathic Medicine

Summary

Standardized Patients (SP) support Osteopathic Medical Education by playing the role of “patient actors”, who create a realistic scenario from which students can learn. A Standardized Patient will be assigned a role and patient profile, be provided training, and then portray the role to students in a simulated clinical setting or classroom.

Standardized Patient scenarios include but are not limited to the SP providing a scripted clinical history, having a basic non-invasive physical exam performed upon them, and/or portraying a simulated illness. Costumes and makeup may be used to enhance the simulated effect. Standardized Patients engage non-verbal communication skills so clinical learners can experience the emotions, body language, and communication skills they might encounter in a clinical environment. All healthcare information in the scenarios is simulated. No invasive procedures or invasive exams will be required during Standardized Patient Encounters.

The ideal candidate will have an interest in training the next generation of health care providers and participating in active learning scenarios. Standardized Patients may also participate in some clinical skills training and/or classroom functions. During events in the Osteopathic Principles and Practice Laboratory session, SPs will serve as demonstration models for osteopathic manipulative techniques (OMT).The following technique modalities are expected to be performed on the SPs: balanced ligamentous tension/ligamentous articular strain, counterstrain, facilitated positional release, still, high-velocity low amplitude, lymphatic techniques, muscle energy, myofascial release, osteopathic cranial manipulative medicine, soft tissue, visceral techniques, and other osteopathic technique modalities as taught in the course.

• balanced ligamentous tension/ligamentous articular strain,
• counterstrain,
• facilitated positional release,
• Still technique,
• high-velocity low amplitude,
• lymphatic techniques,
• muscle energy,
• myofascial release,
• osteopathic cranial manipulative medicine,
• soft tissue,
• visceral techniques,
• and other osteopathic technique modalities as taught in the course

This posting is for multiple positions. Events generally occur between 7:30AM and 5:30PM, Monday to Friday. May be subject to hours/shifts running after 5PM.

Responsibilities

• Commit to attending the required paid training sessions and putting best effort into learning and portraying simulated scenarios.
• Commit to attending and working at least 2 events per semester.
• Embody a simulated patient, learn a simulated clinical case, and accurately portray the scenario for classroom and exam sessions.
• Communicate with the Standardized Patient program of any personal reasons or concerns that would preclude the Standardized Patient from undertaking a role.
• Follow and abide by Baptist Health Sciences University and state health and safety regulations.
• Participate as a body model for Osteopathic Principles and Practice (OPP) or ultrasound laboratory sessions.

Requirements, Preferences And Experience

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Able to realistically and consistently portray a simulated scenario repeatedly across a long time frame.
• Comfortable portraying possibly challenging scenarios (such as emotional scenarios, tough diagnoses, etc).

About Baptist Memorial Health Care

At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ’s three-fold ministry—healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.

At Baptist, We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Paid vacation/time off
• Continuing education opportunities
• Generous retirement plan
• Health insurance, including dental and vision
• Sick leave
• Service awards
• Free parking
• Short-term disability
• Life insurance
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts
• Education assistance/continuing education
• Employee referral program

Job Summary

Position: 19784 – Standardized Patient-Osteopathic Medical Education

Facility: Baptist Health Sciences University

Department: CS Medical Education Admin University

Category: Academics

Type: Non Clinical

Work Type: PRN

Work Schedule: Days

Location: US:TN:Memphis

Located in the Memphis metro area