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Duke University

Standardized Patient/Patient Actor

Durham, NC · On-site

$18 - $26.10/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive ... Simulate all aspects of the patient scenario, including history of current problem, affect/behavior ...

Montgomery College

MD · On-site

Participate in simulations as a voice actor or standardized participant (SP). * Record observations ... Ability to provide safe, competent patient care for acutely ill medical-surgical patients using ...

Arizona College of Nursing

Simulation & Lab Tech

Hartford, CT · On-site

$24 - $28/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... acting as a simulated patient when required by the scenario. * Adhere to standards and safety ... Robust health and welfare benefits package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, and ...

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Texas A&M Health

Simulated Participant

Round Rock, TX · On-site +1

$25 - $80/hr

Position Overview The Simulated Participant (SP) at the Simulation & Immersive Learning Center at ... Adapt portrayals to meet the needs of various learners, including medical, nursing, pharmacy, and ...

Texas A&M Health

Simulated Participant

Bryan, TX · On-site +1

$25 - $80/hr

Position Overview The Simulated Participant (SP) at the Simulation & Immersive Learning Center at ... Adapt portrayals to meet the needs of various learners, including medical, nursing, pharmacy, and ...

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How much do medical actor simulation jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for medical actor simulation in the United States is $123,399.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $92,000.00 and $146,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a medical actor (standardized patient), and why are they important?

To thrive as a Medical Actor, you need strong acting skills, attention to detail, and the ability to accurately portray medical scenarios, generally supported by training in theatre or simulation programs. Familiarity with medical terminology and simulation protocols, as well as experience using digital feedback or evaluation systems, is often required. Excellent communication, adaptability, and professionalism are standout soft skills for interacting with both learners and educators. These abilities ensure accurate, consistent simulation experiences that help healthcare professionals develop and assess essential clinical skills.

What are some common challenges faced by medical actors in simulation scenarios, and how can they be managed?

Medical actors, also known as standardized patients, often face the challenge of consistently portraying specific symptoms and emotional states across multiple sessions. This requires strong memorization, adaptability, and emotional resilience, especially when providing constructive feedback to medical students or professionals. Managing these challenges involves thorough preparation, clear communication with simulation coordinators, and debriefing after scenarios to ensure emotional well-being. Collaboration with educators and fellow actors is also key to maintaining consistency and realism in each simulation.

What is a medical actor simulation?

Medical actor simulations involve trained individuals, often known as standardized patients or medical actors, who role-play as patients to help train and assess healthcare professionals. These simulations provide realistic scenarios that allow medical students and practitioners to practice communication, diagnostic, and clinical skills in a controlled environment. Medical actors follow scripts that mimic real medical conditions, giving participants valuable feedback on their performance. This approach helps improve patient care and safety by allowing for experiential learning without risk to real patients.

What is the difference between Medical Actor Simulation vs Medical Scribe?

AspectMedical Actor SimulationMedical Scribe
Required CredentialsMinimal; often high school diploma or equivalent, training providedMedical terminology knowledge; often certification or training in medical documentation
Work EnvironmentHealthcare simulation labs, training centers, hospitalsHospitals, clinics, outpatient facilities
Employer & Industry UsageMedical schools, training programs, healthcare simulation companiesHospitals, physician practices, healthcare organizations

Medical Actor Simulation involves role-playing as patients to help train healthcare professionals, focusing on realistic patient interactions. Medical Scribes assist clinicians by documenting patient encounters in real-time. While both roles support healthcare education and efficiency, Medical Actor Simulation emphasizes simulation training, whereas Medical Scribes focus on documentation support during actual patient visits.

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Infographic showing various Medical Actor Simulation job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $123,399 per year, or $59.3 per hour.

Standardized Patient- Simulation Center

The University of Tennessee

Memphis, TN • On-site

$16.50 - $20.50/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description


The terms standardized patient and simulated patient (SP) are often used interchangeably and refer to a person trained to portray a patient (or patient's family member) in realistic and repeatable ways. An SP is a person who has been coached to accurately and consistently recreate the personality, medical history physical findings, and emotional structure and response pattern of a patient at a particular point in time/treatment. (SPs do not disclose their own personal medical history, they will answer questions based on the "facts" of the "simulated patient case" that we will provide.)
The Center for Healthcare Improvement and Patient Simulation (CHIPS) at UTHSC employs SPs in the training and evaluation of health care professionals including: medical, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry, occupational therapy and physical therapy.
Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Education for SPs, and the direction of SP Trainer(s), and/or UTHSC faculty, the SP provides the opportunity for learners to develop, practice, and enhance therapeutic communication, interviewing, physical examination, and non-invasive technical skills. The basic function of a SP is to simulate medical scenarios or cases with learners in experiential education and assessment contexts.
SPs are part of an educational team, focused on fulfilling the learning objectives of a simulation activity in service to our learners. SPs will be instructed and trained by the SP Trainer on a variety of educational projects depicting the prewritten characteristics of a patient or family member, portraying various case scenarios in a consistent manner for each learner, and providing evaluation and feedback to learners on their interactions. During teaching or assessment activities SPs should expect that the learner may interview, counsel and/or perform a basic (non-invasive) physical examination.
SPs are:
  • Both actors and non-actors.
  • Trained extensively to portray the roles of a patient or family member in a simulated medical situation in a Clinical care setting (clinician's office), Acute care setting (hospital), Rehabilitation center, Community pharmacy, and in their Home environment.
  • Trained to portray the roles according to detailed case scenario scripts developed by UTHSC staff.
  • Trained to simulate all aspects of the case script; history of the current problem, affect, emotions, behavior and physical findings.
  • Able to consistently reproduce the history, physical findings, and emotions multiple times in a day.
  • Able to multi-task by portraying the patient and remembering the encounter accurately in order to fill out a checklist.
  • Able to give constructive feedback, written and orally.

Important attributes include:
  • Reliability and punctuality with a flexible workday schedule (Typically M-F during daytime hours)
  • Commitment to the education of health care professionals
  • Lack of bias towards the healthcare system
  • Ability to work with others in a respectful manner
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
  1. Memorizes scenario patient information (e.g., history, symptoms, behavior) and consistently portrays the "patient" in the same manner with different learners.
  2. Portrays a variety of patient scenarios to meet the needs of UTHSC.
  3. Participates in healthcare related interviews, physical examinations, and non-invasive technical procedures that may include wearing a patient gown, while on camera and/or observed live through video stream.
  4. Demonstrates excellent communication skills to provide learners with evaluation feedback regarding their performance.
  5. Provides constructive written feedback on learner performance using basic computer skills on an electronic platform.
  6. Accept ongoing feedback from supervisor/trainer/peers and incorporate into case simulation.
  7. Monitor other SPs for quality assurance and communicate with trainers about simulation inconsistencies.
  8. Maintains confidentiality of information related to educational materials such as cases, learner behaviors, and evaluation feedback.
  9. Understands and adheres to UTHSC/CHIPS policies and procedures.

Qualifications
  • Able to memorize a 4 - 6-page case script detailing specific emotions, behaviors, and disease signs/symptoms.
  • Able to portray a person other than yourself using your voice, facial expressions, and physical movement for the depiction of emotions, feelings, and symptoms.
  • Accurately and consistently complete checklists and provide feedback to learners and colleagues in a constructive manner.
  • Demonstrate ability and willingness to work cooperatively with learners, faculty and administrators.
  • Be of legal status to work in the U.S. and pass a background check.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess strong communication skills, both written and spoken.
Must have strong reading and writing skills to absorb and use the detailed case training and exam procedural information.
Must have excellent recall of learner performance. Attention to detail is essential.
Applicants with acting and/or teaching experience are encouraged to apply, though this is not an obligatory skill set.
Experience with software programs including MS office, and regular access to the internet is required.
This is an "as needed", hourly position with advance scheduling and no minimum hours of work guaranteed.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Training and/or experience in theatre, film, education, communication, or behavioral sciences is beneficial, but not required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Very limited physical effort required with minimal exposure to physical risk.

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