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Touro University

Standardized Patient

Manhattan, NY

$28/hr

Acting credentials preferred especially as a standardized patient with medical, pharmacy, or other health programs * Ability to read and memorize a script. * Must possess strong communication skills ...

Strategic Operations Inc.

Standardized Patient

San Diego, CA

$16.50 - $22.25/hr

Summary A Standardized Patient (SP) is a specialized role player, a person who can accurately and ... The SP may from time to time be required to perform the duties of a general or casualty actor/role ...

University of Tampa

Part-time Patient Actor (MUTA)

Tampa, FL · On-site

$15.25 - $21/hr

... seasonal patient actors who will portray patients in the simulation lab in order to provide ... other standardized patients. 4. Must maintain anonymity with students on and off campus. 5. ...

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As of Jun 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for standardized patient actor in the United States is $21.35, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $25.72 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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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 job?

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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Infographic showing various Standardized Patient Actor job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 57% Full Time, 31% Part Time, 3% Temporary, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $44,413 per year, or $21.4 per hour.

Standardized Patient

Touro University New York

Manhattan, NY

$28/hr

Part-time

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

Overview

The Standardized Patient at the Touro College of Pharmacy will play the role of patient for the purposes of training, teaching and/or testing students.

Responsibilities
  • Act as a patient in simulated SP student encounters, training sessions, and/or other educational sessions
  • Engage and be cooperative when being interviewed and/or examined by a student pharmacist
  • Work in a professional manner when interacting with learners, faculty, supervisors, and peers
  • Be highly dependable and punctual
  • Demonstrate flexibility and reliability with scheduling and assignments
  • Follow written and verbal instruction
  • Provide constructive feedback to student pharmacist and colleagues
  • Perform as patient, caregiver, family member, prescriber, nurse, or other role as designated
  • Simulate all aspects of scenarios, including history of current problem, affect/behavior and physical findings, in a standardized, accurate, and reliable manner
  • Accept ongoing feedback from facilitators and incorporate into case simulation
  • Be willing to be audio and videotaped during simulations
  • Other duties as assigned
QualificationsEducation/Experience
  • High School Diploma/GED equivalent required.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Required:

  • Demonstrated proficiency in communication (written and verbal).
  • Acting credentials preferred especially as a standardized patient with medical, pharmacy, or other health programs
  • Ability to read and memorize a script.
  • 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 be comfortable having repeated physical examination maneuvers performed on self
  • Ability to accurately portray the person and role described in the script.
  • Ability to assess and evaluate students using a provided evaluation form.
Maximum SalaryUSD $28.00/Hr.Minimum SalaryUSD $22.40/Hr.Employment Type: PART_TIME

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