OVERVIEW DeSales University, in Center Valley, PA, is a private, coeducational, four-year liberal arts Salesian, Catholic university, under the leadership of the Oblates of Saint Francis de Sales. Founded in 1965, the 550-acre suburban campus is located 50 miles north of Philadelphia and about 90 miles southwest of New York City. A total enrollment of nearly 3,500 includes undergraduate day and evening students, and graduate students. DeSales has approximately 135 full-time faculty members and…
offers more than 40 bachelor's degrees, twelve graduate programs, and over 20 certificate programs in a wide range of disciplines; many of these can be completed fully online. For further information, please visit our website, www.desales.edu . E.O.E. POSITION SUMMARY A Standardized Patient (SP) participates in the teaching and assessment of learners at DeSales University Healthcare Simulation Center. The SP is trained to independently, consistently and accurately portray a specific case for which the learner will perform a brief interview and/or a focused physical examination. An SP may also be trained to provide learners with constructive feedback regarding their performance. QUALIFICATIONS Ability to accurately and convincingly maintain a specified character as trained. Ability to work flexible hours on a scheduled on-call basis. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to recall case information, as cued by students in a role-play situation. Ability to maintain confidentiality of case and student information. Ability to understand and follow directions and incorporate trainer feedback. Ability to recall and accurately score student behaviors Willingness to undergo repeated physical examinations. Ability to use a computer for basic note taking and completion of checklists. Obtain regular access to a personal email address. Acting training or experience useful but not essential. Teaching or training experience useful but not essential. Maintains confidentiality of information related to cases, student behaviors and feedback evaluations. Sensitive to issues of ethnicity, disability and diversity Dedicated to the mission of a small, Catholic, liberal arts institution DeSales University is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled
