Standardized Patients

Standardized Patient

At PCOM, we espouse to grow a culturally competent workforce to advance healthcare that touches the lives of underserved communities. Diversity and inclusion is the core component of our institutional identity and a key pillar of PCOM's strategic vision.

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine affirms that diversity and inclusion are crucial to the intellectual vitality of the campus community. It is through freedom of exchange over different ideas and viewpoints in supportive environments that our graduates develop the critical thinking and citizenship skills that will benefit them throughout their lives.

Since 1899, PCOM has trained highly competent, caring physicians, health practitioners, and behavioral scientists who practice a "whole person" approach to care - treating people, not just symptoms. As the field of medicine has changed, we've changed with it - adapting our program offerings to better meet the needs of healthcare providers and the communities they serve.

At the main campus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PCOM), the branch campus in Suwanee, Georgia (PCOM Georgia), and our newest location in Moultrie, Georgia (PCOM South Georgia), PCOM students learn to approach problem-solving in a more professional, more team-oriented manner, which prepares them to work successfully in integrated healthcare settings with other health professionals. At Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine you will be part of a caring, professional, and committed community focused on making the PCOM experience the best possible for our students.

We are currently seeking to fill our Standardized Patient position at the Suwanee, Georgia campus with a highly qualified and passionate individual.

SUMMARY:

The standardized patient simulates the patient experience by exhibiting scripted behaviors in various

simulated medical situations. Main responsibilities include memorizing written scripts, demonstrating

specific patient behaviors, and contributing to student assessments. In many cases, the performance

of job duties will be recorded by audio or video.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful incumbent will perform the following duties, with or without reasonable

accommodations:

● Memorize and articulate scripts and detailed case information; accurately recall and convey

simulated patient history information in written case scripts.

● Demonstrate a variety of simulated physical symptoms and behaviors as detailed in written case

scripts to achieve desired scripted behavior.

● Participate in actual physical examinations conducted by students in simulated medical settings,

including small offices, health clinics, and hospitals; take note of students' actions during simulated

activities.

● Contribute to student assessments utilizing various evaluation criteria and tools; provide verbal or

written feedback to students, as requested.

● Complete administrative and technical tasks related to job duties, as required.

● Perform other role-related duties as assigned or requested.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

● No experience necessary; prior experience with acting or role-playing a plus.

● Strong memory and recall skills.

● Strong communication skills, including interpersonal, verbal, and written.

● Strong customer service orientation.

● Proficient level of computer proficiency in word processing, email, and virtual meeting application preferably on the Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 platforms.

SUMMARY:

The standardized patient simulates the patient experience by exhibiting scripted behaviors in various

simulated medical situations. Main responsibilities include memorizing written scripts, demonstrating

specific patient behaviors, and contributing to student assessments. In many cases, the performance

of job duties will be recorded by audio or video.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful incumbent will perform the following duties, with or without reasonable

accommodations:

● Memorize and articulate scripts and detailed case information; accurately recall and convey

simulated patient history information in written case scripts.

● Demonstrate a variety of simulated physical symptoms and behaviors as detailed in written case

scripts to achieve desired scripted behavior.

● Participate in actual physical examinations conducted by students in simulated medical settings,

including small offices, health clinics, and hospitals; take note of students' actions during simulated

activities.

● Contribute to student assessments utilizing various evaluation criteria and tools; provide verbal or

written feedback to students, as requested.

● Complete administrative and technical tasks related to job duties, as required.

● Perform other role-related duties as assigned or requested.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

● No experience necessary; prior experience with acting or role-playing a plus.

● Strong memory and recall skills.

● Strong communication skills, including interpersonal, verbal, and written.

● Strong customer service orientation.

● Proficient level of computer proficiency in word processing, email, and virtual meeting application preferably on the Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 platforms.

PCOM is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration. We adhere to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.