Standardized Patient (SP) Educator -

Knoxville Lincoln Memorial University Location:

Knoxville, Tennessee Position Type:

Full-Time Staff Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) is seeking a highly organized, engaging, and people-focused professional to serve as a Standardized Patient (SP) Educator in Knoxville. The SP Educator is responsible for recruiting, training, coaching, and coordinating individuals who portray patients during healthcare student clinical simulations. This position plays an important role in creating realistic, consistent patient encounters that help prepare future healthcare professionals for clinical practice. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in education, training, coaching, theater, healthcare, communication, simulation, or clinical skills education . Key Responsibilities Recruit, interview, onboard, and train Standardized Patients (SPs) Lead case training, role-play modeling, and coaching sessions to ensure accurate and consistent patient portrayals Coordinate the flow of students and SPs during clinical examinations and assessments Prepare exam rooms, paperwork, props, and digital checklists for simulation activities Provide ongoing feedback and performance evaluations for SPs Track SP hours, payroll information, and required administrative documentation Work closely with faculty and program leadership to ensure simulations follow established case guidelines, checklists, and educational objectives Maintain a reliable and well-trained pool of Standardized Patients Assist with quality assurance and consistency across simulated patient encounters Travel between university locations and regional campuses as needed Participate in professional development related to healthcare simulation and standardized patient education

Qualifications Required:

Ability to obtain the Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS) or Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) credential through the Society for Simulation in Healthcare within two years of hire

Preferred:

Bachelor's degree in education, theater, healthcare, communication, or a related area Experience in instructional training, corporate coaching, acting instruction, clinical skills education, or a related field Experience working within an accredited health professions program Ideal Candidate The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal and communication skills and enjoy teaching and coaching others. This position requires excellent organizational skills, professionalism, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate multiple people and activities during complex clinical simulation events. About Lincoln Memorial University Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. How to Apply All candidates must complete an official Lincoln Memorial University application to be considered. Apply through the LMU Careers website: https://careers.lmunet.edu/postings/45728 Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. The University conducts criminal background checks on all employees.

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (Required)

Work Location:

In person