Simulated Patient

Description

Recruitment Period: 06/16/2026 - Until Filled

Status: Per Diem, 0.01 FTE, Work as needed, no guaranteed hours or benefits

Hiring Rate: $20.00/hour

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) does not sponsor employment visas. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and for the duration of their employment with PNWU. Employment eligibility will be verified in accordance with federal law. 

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) was founded as a 501(c) (3) non-profit medical institution in 2005 aimed at increasing access to health care in medically underserved areas of the Pacific Northwest.

The University currently offers the degrees of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Dental Medicine, Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences, and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy enrolling over 550 students annually . Interprofessional education partnerships with other universities adds another 100 students to the population. The campus includes 300 employees with academic programming spread over a five-state region.

PNWU is located in Yakima, WA, a city of approximately 95,000 located in the south-central part of the state near the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountains in a major agricultural and outdoor recreation region. It is approximately 140 miles from Seattle, 170 miles from Portland, and 200 miles from Spokane. The Yakima Valley is a wonderful place to live, work and play. For more information, visit https://www.visityakima.com/.

General Summary:

Simulated Patients (SPs) are integral partners in the delivery of simulation-based education (SBE), reporting to the Operations Coordinator for administrative and logistical oversight. They receive critical functional feedback and guidance from SP Mentors (SPMs) and the simulation education team. Leveraging specialized expertise in realistic case portrayal, accurate learner assessment, and targeted feedback, they create an immersive and effective learning environment, directly enhancing educational outcomes for all learners during simulation activities.

Essential Job Functions:

• Realistic Character Portrayal: Accurately memorize and consistently portray assigned roles, including scripted case information, physical findings, and emotional states, as directed by training and scenario requirements.

• Dynamic Simulation Engagement: Respond dynamically in real-time to learner interactions and scenario progression, applying feedback and direction from SPMs and the simulation education team to enhance realism and consistency.

• Learner Performance Assessment: Accurately assess learners' performance by completing standardized checklists, forms, or other evaluation tools as required for the scenario.

• Objective Feedback Delivery: Deliver effective, constructive, and objective feedback to learners, focusing on their performance within the simulation activity based on observable behaviors.

• Required Training & Skill Development: Actively participate in all required training sessions to refine portrayal skills and enhance feedback delivery techniques.

• Operational Support: Provide operational assistance as directed, including resetting rooms and helping with closing down rooms according to established protocols.

• Performs other related duties as assigned and based on departmental need.

Requirements

Education:

• Required: High School Diploma or GED

Experience:

• Required: Less than 1 year

Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

Strong organization, interpersonal, and planning skills; strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to work in a team and flexibility to work with others in a variety of circumstances; ability to communicate effectively with the team; ability to problem solve by analyzing issues and creating action plans; ability to manage projects and prioritize, and self-direct work flow; and ability to work with and manage different computer programs and databases

To ensure full consideration submit:

• A letter of introduction outlining background and qualifications for the position

• Detailed resume

• Contact information for three professional references

The job announcement above is not the full job description but represents the job responsibilities and requirements. A full job description can be provided upon request.

PNWU offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees first of the month following date of hire and competitive salary.

Benefit Package (benefit eligible is at least .5 FTE):

• Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 403b with Roth Option
• Paid Holidays

For information about life in Yakima visit our PNWU page.

PNWU is a drug-free workplace, equal opportunity employer and educational institution. To request this publication in an alternative format, or to apply in an alternative format, please call Human Resources, 509.452.5100.