Standardized Patient Educator

Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health

United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

1100 Walnut Street (Show on map)

Sep 24, 2024

Job Summary

Assists with education of medical students and health professionals of all colleges and departments by portraying cases accurately, completing checklists and providing verbal or written feedback to learners. Supports the teaching, assessment and evaluation of the curriculum as defined by the faculty and SP Educators. Conducts quality assurance of other standardized patients. Updates and enters data into the EMS SimulationIQ system.

Essential Functions

Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.

Participate in Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCErsquo;s), CS Skills Sessions and Clinical Skills Assessments.

Be available for student physicians, student nurses and learners from all health professions to perform physical exams and obtain histories.

Provide appropriate feedback (verbal or written) to the learners on clinical skills.

Assess the skills and communication abilities of the learners which includes entering data into the EMS SimulationIQ data management software.

Education:

High School Diploma preferred, not required.

AND

Experience:

Previous SP experience preferred, not required. Acting/Theater experience preferred, not required.

Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jeffersonrsquo;s clinical entities or at the University. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from Jefferson.

About Jefferson

Nationally ranked,Jefferson, which is principally located in the greaterPhiladelphiaregion and southernNew Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value.Jeffersonis more than 42,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow#39;s professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of SidneyKimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top healthcare systems in the country and the largest provider in thePhiladelphiaarea, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 17 hospitals and more than 160 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plansis a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options inPennsylvaniaandNew Jerseyfor more than 35 years.