Performing Artist Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Announcement
Details
Open Date
08/18/2026
Requisition Number
PRN17376N
Job Title
Performing Artist
Working Title
Simulated Participant
Career Progression Track
C
Track Level
FLSA Code
Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Type
Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary?
No
Standard Hours per Week
10
Full Time or Part Time?
Part Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
Variable: based on your availability and the needs of the Simulation Centers. You will be offered roles (shifts) that fit your availability. You may be offered a regularly recurring role or one-time roles as needed in the Simulation Centers, which you may accept or decline. You are expected to work all shifts you accept.
Is this a work study job?
No
VP Area
U of U Health - Academics
Department
02410 - Interprof SimBasd Exp Learning
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
$26.00
Close Date
12/18/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
Are you looking for a part-time job?
Are you looking to help healthcare professionals of the future?
Are you an actor or do you want to be an actor?
Healthcare simulation center Simulated Participants(SP) perform the role of the patient or family members during health care simulations or clinical skills trainings for learners in the University of Utah's Healthcare education programs. SPs portray specific emotions, behaviors and disease symptoms while interacting with learners during simulated patient encounters. SPs aid in establishing and maintaining fidelity and realism to each simulation. SPs may participate in video productions, support voice-over for e-learning courses, photographs and other teaching material as required.
This is an ongoing job opening and we hire intermittently from this job posting.
Responsibilities
• Arrive on-time and fully prepared for all roles and shifts you accept
• Memorize a case script detailing specific emotions, behaviors, and disease signs/symptoms for presentation during simulated learning situations
• Present case information in a standardized manner, as elicited by students during simulated interactive patient history and/or medical examinations
• Remain in character as a specific patient
• Embody roles with fidelity and realism
• Participate in group training
• Maintain confidentiality of information related to cases, student behaviors and feedback evaluations
• Provide educationally constructive verbal feedback from the patient standpoint when prompted by the facilitator
• Ability to be flexible in different medical and educational settings
• Perform additional job-related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Preferences
Preferred but NOT REQUIRED:
Experience in medical or healthcare settings.
Formal training, certification, or experience in areas such as live theatre, dramatic script, acting for film/TV, etc.
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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