Standardized Patient Drexel University United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Sep 16, 2026 Standardized Patient Apply now

Job no: 507280 Work type:

Part-Time Location:

Salus Campus -

Elkins Park Categories:

College of Nursing and Health Professions Job Summary Standardized Patients (SPs) work directly with students enrolled in the Speech-Language Pathology program with Drexel University's College of Nursing and Health Professions and report to the Chair of the Speech-Language Pathology Department. Essential Functions SPs are trained to simulate and portray a patient or client in a medical or clinical situation with signs and symptoms of various diagnoses, consistent with the needs of each program.

Character portrayals can include, but is not limited to, a family member of a patient in a hospital, a client in a counseling center, a patient about to undergo surgery or a medical procedure, or a patient in a doctor's office setting.

Typically, an SP will learn a case that is based on a real patient, then be interviewed by students as though they are in an actual medical setting (such as a doctor's office, urgent care center, emergency department, counseling center, etc.).

All encounters are non-invasive and do not include the use of sharps or medications. SPs are expected to provide a safe space for students to learn and perform skills.

SPs must provide professional and constructive feedback to students and/or complete checklists after most encounters. This is a part-time, as-needed position with no set schedule and no minimum hours of work guaranteed. Required Qualifications Minimum of a HS Diploma or GED

Minimum of 0-2 years of experience.

Able to simulate a medical patient within designated parameters of each case assignment

Solid communication skills

Able to memorize scripts

Willingness to undergo repeated physical examinations

Ability to work with basic functions of a computer

Ability to work comfortably with healthcare professionals and students

Dependable and punctual

Willingness to wear a patient/hospital gown with only undergarments underneath, while on camera and/or observed live through an observation window or video monitor

Able to adjust portrayed characters as needed based on faculty feedback and guidance

Maintains confidentiality of information related to cases, student behaviors, and feedback evaluations Preferred Qualifications Background in acting and/or improvisation

Teaching or training experience

Experience with Educational Management Solutions (EMS) Physical Demands Typically sitting at a desk/table

Typically standing, walking Location Salus Campus - Elkins Park Additional Information This is a Part-Time casual position classified as Non-Exempt. The offered pay is based on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review. For information about benefits, please review Drexel's Per Diem/Casual/Temporary Benefit Fact Sheet. Special Instructions to the Applicant

Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application. A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

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Sep 15 2026 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: Oct 15 2026 Eastern Daylight Time Back to search results Apply now Refer a friend Whatsapp

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