University of Texas at Austin
Director, Standardized Patient Program for Education and Assessment for the Heal
University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
Job Posting Title:
Director, Standardized Patient Program for Education and Assessment for the Health Professions Hiring Department:
Department of Medical Education Position Open To:
All Applicants Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40 FLSA Status:
Exempt Earliest Start Date:
Immediately Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS Job Details:
General Notes
The Department of Medical Education at the Dell Medical School is looking for a Director, Standardized Patient Program for Education and Assessment for the Health Professions. Purpose
Oversee and administer all aspects of the Standardized Patient Program at the Dell Medical School, including logistics, participants, program quality assurance and improvement, and communication with stakeholders for approximately 40 formative and summative assessments per year and weekly multi-day teaching sessions and workshops for multiple pre-clinical and clinical courses. Responsibilities
Oversee and administer all aspects of the Standardized Patient Program at Dell Medical School. Collaborate with faculty members and course/clerkship leaders in identifying and developing patient cases for SP activities. Recruit, hire, onboard, train, and manage persons to serve as Standardized Patients (SPs). Ensure that the training provided to SPs meets the specific needs of the curriculum, reflects sound instructional design, and follows best practices in standardized patient methodology. Evaluate program quality to assure that SPs are authentic, standardized, and accurate. Train SPs to assess, evaluate, and provide feedback to students based on curricular objectives. Maintain a library of SP cases/scenarios and related training materials and resources for faculty and learners. Supervise an SP Trainer to assist in SP recruitment, training, event management, and Assessment Center administration. Coordinate and maintain a calendar of program operations, including teaching and testing activities, practice opportunities for students, learner schedules, and course/clerkship results. Apply knowledge about curriculum requirements and educational activities to coordinate interprofessional health education program SP simulations. Participate in budget development and track expenses. Develop and lead workshops and/or informational sessions for learners, faculty, and staff. Consult with course directors and education deans in development of teaching and testing curricula involving Standardized Patients (SPs). Work closely in a collaborative relationship with SPs, faculty, learners, staff, and SOM leadership in the teaching, assessing, and remediation of clinical skills in both pre-clinical and clinical curricula. Collaborate with program faculty and leadership to develop program and curricular evaluation documentation, and learner assessment documentation, including evaluation tools and assessment strategies / timelines. Develop a comprehensive Clinical Performance Examination with faculty members for assessment of advanced students’ clinical competencies. Manage administration of all aspects of SP exams including scheduling, instructions, data collection and video capture, scoring of data, and creation of score reports for faculty and students. Schedule and maintain the Clinical Skills Assessment Center. Supervise the SP administrator/trainer who will maintain the provision and cleanliness of diagnostic tools along with ordering/maintaining supplies requested by the director. Supervise the setup of small group classrooms used in teaching of clinical skills. Maintain low-fidelity task trainers, including purchase of related supplies, and set up for teaching activities. Collaborate with other partner health profession schools and institutions to develop and provide Standardized Patients. Other related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications
Master's degree in a related field and 3 years experience in the medical education field. At least one year experience working with Standardized Patients or similar simulation activities. Prior experience in OSCE, SP experiences, or medical simulation.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in a related field. Experience directing a Medical School Standardized Patient Program. Expertise in recruiting, training, and retaining Standardized Patients. Writing/developing SP cases for both teaching and testing. Expert knowledge of methodologies, technologies, and standardized practices of simulation learning with Standardized Patients. Extensive knowledge of and/or experience with teaching history-taking elements and physical exam maneuvers. Knowledge of medical terminology and clinical experience. Familiarity with use and maintenance of low-fidelity simulators and mid- to hi-fidelity simulators. Thorough knowledge of educational software and platforms. Excellent organizational skills, analytical, and demonstrated attention to detail. Strong problem-solving skills to assist learners and resolve issues. Solid knowledge of health professions education program requirements. Highly developed skills and expertise in organizational and project management. Salary Range
$105,000+ depending on qualifications Working Conditions
May work around standard office conditions. Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Occasional weekend, overtime and evening work to meet deadlines. Required Materials
Resume/CV 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor Letter of interest Important Information for Applicants
Ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. Employment Eligibility
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting. Background Checks
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position. Equal Opportunity Employer
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. Compliance
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act).
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Director, Standardized Patient Program for Education and Assessment for the Health Professions Hiring Department:
Department of Medical Education Position Open To:
All Applicants Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40 FLSA Status:
Exempt Earliest Start Date:
Immediately Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS Job Details:
General Notes
The Department of Medical Education at the Dell Medical School is looking for a Director, Standardized Patient Program for Education and Assessment for the Health Professions. Purpose
Oversee and administer all aspects of the Standardized Patient Program at the Dell Medical School, including logistics, participants, program quality assurance and improvement, and communication with stakeholders for approximately 40 formative and summative assessments per year and weekly multi-day teaching sessions and workshops for multiple pre-clinical and clinical courses. Responsibilities
Oversee and administer all aspects of the Standardized Patient Program at Dell Medical School. Collaborate with faculty members and course/clerkship leaders in identifying and developing patient cases for SP activities. Recruit, hire, onboard, train, and manage persons to serve as Standardized Patients (SPs). Ensure that the training provided to SPs meets the specific needs of the curriculum, reflects sound instructional design, and follows best practices in standardized patient methodology. Evaluate program quality to assure that SPs are authentic, standardized, and accurate. Train SPs to assess, evaluate, and provide feedback to students based on curricular objectives. Maintain a library of SP cases/scenarios and related training materials and resources for faculty and learners. Supervise an SP Trainer to assist in SP recruitment, training, event management, and Assessment Center administration. Coordinate and maintain a calendar of program operations, including teaching and testing activities, practice opportunities for students, learner schedules, and course/clerkship results. Apply knowledge about curriculum requirements and educational activities to coordinate interprofessional health education program SP simulations. Participate in budget development and track expenses. Develop and lead workshops and/or informational sessions for learners, faculty, and staff. Consult with course directors and education deans in development of teaching and testing curricula involving Standardized Patients (SPs). Work closely in a collaborative relationship with SPs, faculty, learners, staff, and SOM leadership in the teaching, assessing, and remediation of clinical skills in both pre-clinical and clinical curricula. Collaborate with program faculty and leadership to develop program and curricular evaluation documentation, and learner assessment documentation, including evaluation tools and assessment strategies / timelines. Develop a comprehensive Clinical Performance Examination with faculty members for assessment of advanced students’ clinical competencies. Manage administration of all aspects of SP exams including scheduling, instructions, data collection and video capture, scoring of data, and creation of score reports for faculty and students. Schedule and maintain the Clinical Skills Assessment Center. Supervise the SP administrator/trainer who will maintain the provision and cleanliness of diagnostic tools along with ordering/maintaining supplies requested by the director. Supervise the setup of small group classrooms used in teaching of clinical skills. Maintain low-fidelity task trainers, including purchase of related supplies, and set up for teaching activities. Collaborate with other partner health profession schools and institutions to develop and provide Standardized Patients. Other related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications
Master's degree in a related field and 3 years experience in the medical education field. At least one year experience working with Standardized Patients or similar simulation activities. Prior experience in OSCE, SP experiences, or medical simulation.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in a related field. Experience directing a Medical School Standardized Patient Program. Expertise in recruiting, training, and retaining Standardized Patients. Writing/developing SP cases for both teaching and testing. Expert knowledge of methodologies, technologies, and standardized practices of simulation learning with Standardized Patients. Extensive knowledge of and/or experience with teaching history-taking elements and physical exam maneuvers. Knowledge of medical terminology and clinical experience. Familiarity with use and maintenance of low-fidelity simulators and mid- to hi-fidelity simulators. Thorough knowledge of educational software and platforms. Excellent organizational skills, analytical, and demonstrated attention to detail. Strong problem-solving skills to assist learners and resolve issues. Solid knowledge of health professions education program requirements. Highly developed skills and expertise in organizational and project management. Salary Range
$105,000+ depending on qualifications Working Conditions
May work around standard office conditions. Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Occasional weekend, overtime and evening work to meet deadlines. Required Materials
Resume/CV 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor Letter of interest Important Information for Applicants
Ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. Employment Eligibility
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting. Background Checks
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position. Equal Opportunity Employer
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. Compliance
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act).
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