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Lipscomb University

Burka Research SW

Nashville, TN · Remote

Proofread and refine educational cases and facilitator guides developed by program leadership * Assist in translating case content into clear, structured scripts for standardized patient actors

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As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for standardized patient actor in Tennessee is $19.38, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.86 and $23.37 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a standardized patient actor position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Standardized Patient Actor, you need strong memorization skills, attention to detail, and the ability to accurately and consistently portray medical scenarios, often without formal acting training. Familiarity with medical terminology, electronic evaluation systems, and sometimes basic simulation equipment is helpful. Excellent communication, reliability, and the ability to provide constructive feedback make individuals stand out in this role. These skills are crucial for ensuring realistic, standardized training experiences that help healthcare professionals build clinical and interpersonal competencies.

What does a typical shift look like for a standardized patient actor?

As a Standardized Patient Actor, a typical shift involves receiving case materials and instructions, rehearsing your assigned scenario, and then interacting with medical students or professionals in mock clinical encounters. You may be observed or recorded as you portray a patient, and often you'll provide verbal or written feedback about the healthcare provider's communication and examination skills. Shifts can range from a few hours to a full day, and usually take place in medical schools, teaching hospitals, or simulation centers. Collaboration with faculty, simulation coordinators, and other standardized patients is common to ensure consistency and accuracy in training sessions. This work environment is structured yet flexible, making it ideal for those who value variety and have strong interpersonal skills.

What is a standardized patient actor?

A Standardized Patient (SP) Actor is a trained individual who portrays patients in medical simulations to help healthcare students develop clinical and communication skills. SPs follow specific case scripts, simulate symptoms, and provide feedback to learners. They help create a realistic, controlled environment for students to practice patient interactions before working with real patients.

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Standardized Patient (College of Osteopathic Medicine)

Mississippi Baptist Health Systems

Memphis, TN • On-site

Other

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

Standardized Patient

This posting is for multiple positions. Events generally occur between 7:30AM and 5:30PM, Monday to Friday. May be subject to hours/shifts running after 5PM.

Standardized Patients (SP) support Osteopathic Medical Education by playing the role of "patient actors", who create a realistic scenario from which students can learn. A Standardized Patient will be assigned a role and patient profile, be provided training, and then portray the role to students in a simulated clinical setting or classroom.

Standardized Patient scenarios include but are not limited to the SP providing a scripted clinical history, having a basic non-invasive physical exam performed upon them, and/or portraying a simulated illness. Costumes and makeup may be used to enhance the simulated effect. Standardized Patients engage non-verbal communication skills so clinical learners can experience the emotions, body language, and communication skills they might encounter in a clinical environment. All healthcare information in the scenarios is simulated. No invasive procedures or invasive exams will be required during Standardized Patient Encounters.

The ideal candidate will have an interest in training the next generation of health care providers and participating in active learning scenarios. Standardized Patients may also participate in some clinical skills training and/or classroom functions. During events in the Osteopathic Principles and Practice Laboratory session, SPs will serve as demonstration models for osteopathic manipulative techniques (OMT). The following technique modalities are expected to be performed on the SPs: balanced ligamentous tension/ligamentous articular strain, counterstrain, facilitated positional release, Still, high-velocity low amplitude, lymphatic techniques, muscle energy, myofascial release, osteopathic cranial manipulative medicine, soft tissue, visceral techniques, and other osteopathic technique modalities as taught in the course.

  • balanced ligamentous tension/ligamentous articular strain,
  • counterstrain
  • facilitated positional release
  • Still technique
  • high-velocity low amplitude
  • lymphatic techniques
  • muscle energy
  • myofascial release
  • osteopathic cranial manipulative medicine
  • soft tissue
  • visceral techniques
  • Other osteopathic technique modalities as taught in the course

Responsibilities

  1. Commit to attending the required paid training sessions and putting best effort into learning and portraying simulated scenarios.
  2. Commit to attending and working at least 2 events per semester.
  3. Embody a simulated patient, learn a simulated clinical case, and accurately portray the scenario for classroom and exam sessions.
  4. Communicate with the Standardized Patient program of any personal reasons or concerns that would preclude the Standardized Patient from undertaking a role.
  5. Follow and abide by Baptist Health Sciences University and state health and safety regulations.
  6. Participate as a body model for Osteopathic Principles and Practice (OPP) or ultrasound laboratory sessions.

Requirements, Preferences and Experience

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Able to realistically and consistently portray a simulated scenario repeatedly across a long time frame.
  • Comfortable portraying possibly challenging scenarios (such as emotional scenarios, tough diagnoses, etc).

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