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SOMA - Standardized Patient (Washington, DC)

Employer
A.T. Still University
Location
Washington, DC

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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

A.T. Still University's School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (ATSU-SOMA) seeks applications for Standardized Patients (SPs) to work at the Unity Health Care Community Health Center (CHC) in Washington, DC. A Standardized Patient is an individual who accurately and consistently portrays a medical patient with various affects and complaints and will participate in simulated office visits where medical students ask medical history questions and/or conduct basic, non-invasive physical exams. They will work closely with various Patient Proctors who will mentor and evaluate their performance and progress. Memorization of patient scripts and participation in Zoom trainings may be required prior to the scheduled encounter events.

There is no guarantee of work or hours.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to repeatedly bend, twist and stretch as well as freely and quickly move on and off an exam table without assistance and the ability to occasionally lift up to 40 pounds.

Other Requirements:
  • Access to and ability to use reliable technology is required.
  • Must be highly dependable, punctual and flexible with scheduling.
  • Must work well with others and display a professional attitude and appearance at all times.
  • Must be willing to wear a patient gown with only undergarments underneath, and at times the gown will be removed to allow for the physical exam.
  • Must be willing to be videotaped during simulations.
  • Must have access to reliable transportation and will report to the ATSU Community Health Center where hired for their SP encounters.

Organization

A.T. Still University (ATSU) is the founding institution of osteopathic healthcare, established in 1892 by Andrew Taylor Still. As a leading health sciences university, ATSU is comprised of two campuses (Kirksville, Mo., and Mesa, Ariz.) on more than 200 acres with six prestigious schools. The culturally rich learning environments include residential and online healthcare related graduate degrees as well as community-based partnerships worldwide. ATSU has more than 1,300 employees dedicated to its not-for-profit mission and an average annual enrollment of over 3,100 students from 35 countries.

ATSU is renowned for its preeminence as a multidisciplinary healthcare educator. The University is focused on integrating the founding tenets of osteopathic medicine and the advancing knowledge of today's science. ATSU continually earns distinctions as the graduate health sciences university with best-in-class curriculum and a community outreach mission to serve the underserved. The University has a rich history of leadership in both healthcare education and correlated research.

ATSU instills within students the compassion, experience and knowledge required to address the whole person and shape healthcare in communities where needs are greatest. Inspired to influence whole person healthcare, ATSU graduates contribute to the future of integrated care while also leading with a selfless passion in the communities they serve.

Company info
Website
Telephone
4802196007
Location
5850 E. Still Circle
Mesa
AZ
85206
US

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