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Overview Job Description: Standardized Patients are trained to accurately and consistently recreate the history, personality, physical findings, and emotional structure and response pattern of an actual patient at a particular point in time; assess/document learner performance; provide individualized feedback on clinical and interpersonal skills, and represent patient satisfaction. In this capacity, an SP will be interviewed and physically examined by learners or health professionals in the same manner that would occur if they were an actual patient. Additional training is provided to select Standardized Patients to teach and refine physical examination skills in which the Standardized Patient uses their own body as the model. Responsibilities Responsibilities include simulating a patient case and instructing and assessing health providers at multiple levels (undergraduate, postgraduate, and practicing providers) in clinical and communication skills. This may include the instruction of correct physical examination techniques. Additional responsibilities include responding to email messages promptly, demonstrating professional behavior and accountability for actions, working as a team, and keeping commitments to the SP Program. Major Duties / Critical Tasks Simulate all aspects of the patient scenario, including the history of the current problem, affect/behavior, and physical findings in a standardized, accurate, and reliable manner. Teach and assess the clinical skills of medical students and other learners. Accurately and consistently document the skills of learners, using a computer. Provide written and face-to-face verbal feedback to learners. Monitor other Standardized Patients for quality assurance. Accept ongoing feedback from the supervisor and incorporate that feedback into case simulation. Required Qualifications Professional Skills Ability to work well with a variety of people. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a variety of people. Ability to recall an encounter accurately for the completion of checklists and written materials during practice sessions and assessments which result in learner grades. Ability to be well organized in all work aspects. Ability to work effectively as part of a team and work independently. Lack of bias towards the healthcare system. Punctuality and reliability in attendance. Capacity for flexibility and adaptability in different work situations. Comfort with their own body and examinations by health personnel. Basic computer skills for email communication, document printing, and checklist documentation. Must have computer and Zoom experience. Additional Information The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check. About Virginia Tech Virginia Tech is a comprehensive public land-grant university dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve). It emphasizes hands-on, transdisciplinary approaches and serves as a cornerstone of a broader health and biomedical research ecosystem. The university offers numerous majors, colleges, and programs and has a significant presence across Virginia. Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation please contact the hiring department. #J-18808-Ljbffr Virginia

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