OPS Standardized Patient: Portray Patients for Educational Purposes

Classification Title:

OPS Time-Limited

Job Description:

Join Us in Shaping Healthcare Education: Become a Standardized Patient!

Are you passionate about contributing to the education of future healthcare professionals? Do you have an interest in healthcare, acting, or teaching? The Dr. Angelo and Alberta Anaclerio Learning and Assessment Center (ALAC), an integral part of the College of Medicine, invites individuals aged 18 and above to embark on a unique role as Standardized Patients (SPs).

About Us:

The Dr. Angelo and Alberta Anaclerio Learning and Assessment Center (ALAC) is a dynamic teaching facility that plays a crucial role in training the next generation of healthcare providers. As a Standardized Patient, you'll step into the shoes of multiple individuals, portraying a range of behaviors, emotions, and medical symptoms. Through immersive role-play, you'll aid health professions students in developing their clinical and interpersonal skills during simulated medical encounters conducted within our cutting-edge center.

More About This Role:

As a Standardized Patient, you'll be interviewed and examined by students as part of their learning process. Your insightful evaluations of the students' performance, guided by faculty-provided standards, will contribute to their growth and proficiency.

We're seeking individuals who are enthusiastic and dedicated to learning about patients, various medical conditions and performance techniques from our Standardized Patient (SP) Educators. While healthcare, acting, or teaching experience is advantageous, it's not a requirement. What truly matters is your commitment to punctuality, reliability, and your willingness to collaborate seamlessly with the ALAC team, fellow SPs, and students.

With several SP positions available; there's room for you to make a significant impact in healthcare education while pursuing your own personal and professional goals.

Scheduling:

The SP position is considered part-time as needed. ALAC operates Monday-Friday, 7am-5pm. Typical shifts run from 7:30am-12:00pm and 12:30- 5:00pm. SPs are recruited for shifts based on needs outlined by the faculty for each assessment. SPs are invited to accept shifts within these hours. Applicants may have other daily responsibilities; however, more availability provides more work opportunities. ALAC would need applicants to be available for at least 3 shifts per week.

Ready to Make a Difference?

By becoming a Standardized Patient, you'll not only aid in molding the future of healthcare but also gain a deeper understanding of healthcare practices. This role complements various lifestyles, making it an ideal fit whether you're passionate about education, healthcare, or simply looking to supplement your part-time endeavors.

Expected Salary:

$20 - $25 per hour; varies based on activity

Minimum Requirements:

Completion of ninth (9th) grade

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to recall details is important for accurately portraying patient histories and symptoms during simulated scenarios and afterwards when completing student evaluations.
• Comfortable in appropriate attire for mock examination and with undergoing a non-invasive and limited physical examination as part of the simulated scenarios.
• Flexible availability.
• Prior acting and/or teaching experience is bonus.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To be considered for this position, please submit application and resume via jobs.ufl.edu. 

If you have additional UF employment, please confirm your available workable hours with your supervisor or HR.

This requisition will be used to fill multiple positions. 

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD).

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required: No