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The mission of The University of Bridgeport is to promoteacademic excellence, personal responsibility, and commitment toservice. Distinctive curricula in an international, culturallydiverse supportive learning environment prepare graduates for lifeand leadership in an increasingly interconnected world. University of Bridgeport Physician Assistant Program isseeking adults of different ages and backgrounds for theirStandardized Patient Program. A Standardized Patient is a healthyperson who has been trained to portray a patient in a medicalsituation. The Standardized Patient role requires role-play and acting;qualified candidates will be able to learn quickly and memorize abrief script. This position requires excellent communicationskills, the ability to accept direction, flexibility, reliabilityand a willingness to wear a hospital gown. This is a per diemopportunity, standardized patients are used for clinicalinstruction and assessment periodically during the academicsemester. This is a per diem, seasonal, hourly paid position will becoordinated by the Physician Assistant Institute. Essential Job Functions/Primary Responsibilities : ( T he essential functions or duties listed below areintended only as illustrations of the various types of work thatmay be performed. The omission of specific statements of dutiesdoes not exclude them from the position if the work is similar,related or a logical assignment to the position.) The primary responsibility of this position is to portray apatient, in a clinical setting. The actor will be asked to conveyconsistently, accurately specific emotions, behaviors and diseasesymptoms while interacting with Physician Assistant (PA) studentsduring standardized patient encounters designed to enableexperiential learning and/or assessment of students' skills. Memorize a case script detailing specific emotions, behaviors,and disease signs/symptoms In a standardized, accurate, and reliable manner present/actall aspects of case information, including history of currentproblem, affect/behavior and physical findings Ability to accurately and convincingly maintain a specifiedpatient character as trained when responding to studentquestions Be highly dependable and punctual Demonstrate flexibility and reliability with scheduling andassignments Work in a professional manner when interacting with learners,faculty, trainers and peers Participate and engage in group training Ability to understand and follow directions and accept ongoingfeedback from SP program trainers and incorporate it into casepresentation Follow written and verbal instruction and communicateeffectively, both orally and in writing Be willing to be audio and videotaped during studentsessions Be willing to wear a hospital gown with only undergarmentsunderneath, while on camera and/or observed live through videomonitor Maintain confidentiality of information related to cases,student behaviors and feedback evaluations Standardized patients may be physically examined by students aspart of their clinical learning experience. These examinations mayinclude: listening to heart and lungs with a stethoscope; pressingon the abdomen, neck, face and limbs to assess tenderness; using ascope to look in ears, eyes, nose and throat; taking pulse andblood pressure; checking muscle strength, reflexes, range ofmotion, and gait. More invasive exams will not be performed. Qualifications Minimum Required Qualifications : Required skills: Strong reading and writing skills Acting Good communication Prior experience preferred Expectations of SPs: punctual reliable committed realistic accurate professional confidential The assignments are intermittent, per diem, and seasonal. SPsessions are scheduled according to program requirements. Thisposition is paid by the hours spent in training and insession. Physical and Mental Requirements : Work Environment None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 Outdoor Weather Conditions X Work with fumes or airborne particles X Work near moving mechanical parts X Risk of electrical shock X Vibration X Physical Activity None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 Standing X Walking X Sitting X Talking & Hearing X Using hands/fingers to handle/feel X Climbing or balancing X Bending, pulling, pushing X Driving X Lifting Requirements None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 Up to 10 pounds X Up to 25 pounds X Up to 50 pounds X Up to 75 pounds X Up to 100 pounds X Over 100 pounds X Vision requirements ( Especially relevant if driving isrequired by the job) _X_ Close vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 inches or less) _X_ Distance vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 feet or more) _X_ Color vision (i.e. ability to identify and distinguishcolors) ___ Peripheral vision (i.e. ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or left and right while the eyes are fixed on a given point) ___ Depth perception (i.e. three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships) ___ No special vision requirements (This job description does not constitute an employmentagreement between The University of Bridgeport and employee. It isused as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change bythe employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of thejob change.) #J-18808-Ljbffr

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