Extra Help - Standardized Patient Job at University of Illinois

University of Illinois Rockford, IL

Extra Help - Standardized Patient


Hiring Department
: Medical Education

Location: Rockford, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1012347

Posting Close Date: Ongoing

About the University of Illinois at Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

Position Summary
The University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford has several openings for Standardized Patients (SP). An SP is a person who will act/role play/portray a patient with a variety of medical conditions; a written script will be issued to the SP beforehand. Our students will then practice physical exams, medical history taking, and communication skills with the SP. No prior acting experience is necessary.

Duties & Responsibilities


  • Accurately and consistently portray specific types of patients, knowing the history of their present illness, past medical history, physical exam results as well as their body language and their emotional and personality characteristics.
  • Simulate a variety of clinical scenarios including a patient's appearance, demeanor and affect, communication style, chief complaint, symptomatology, past medical history, and physical findings.
  • Give medical students feedback after simulation.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

  • Must possess and exhibit effective communication skills
  • Ability to understand and follow instructions.
  • Ability to memorize specifics of each case and be improvisational.

Preferred Qualifications


The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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