Actor/Performer-Technique Patient

Compensation– $20 per hour

As Needed - Nonexempt

Schedule & Shifts – As needed Friday – Sunday (with flexibility to occasionally work limited hours during the week). Three 5-hour shifts between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Hours may fluctuate as the program is established. 

Minimum age – 18

National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) – Our New Assessment Center: Coming March 2026. Join the NBCE team as we open our new state of the art Assessment Center to administer pre-licensure examinations for chiropractic examinees! Our Part IV exam is a practical, clinical assessment designed to test the examinee’s hands-on skills. We are now hiring Technique Patients to follow verbal instructions from examinees to demonstrate a variety of chiropractic technique adjustment set-ups.

ROLE SUMMARY:

The Technique Patient (TP) is trained to accurately and consistently follow instructions to demonstrate multiple chiropractic technique adjustment set-ups during a performance-based assessment. This role requires a high level of professionalism, reliability, and discretion in a high-stakes testing environment. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• TPs are expected to follow verbal instructions from examinees to demonstrate a variety of chiropractic technique adjustment set-ups. 
• Provide computer-scored and written feedback to examinees according to the guidelines provided by NBCE. 
• Interactions between TPs and examinees are video recorded and utilized by Chiropractic Examiners, which are licensed Doctor of Chiropractic, for scoring performance assessments. 
• TPs must be comfortable wearing examination gowns over standard undergarments (e.g., full-coverage underwear) while working with examinees and will allow students to place them in a multitude of positions (e.g., lying face up, lying face down, side-lying, etc.).
• TPs are required to attend ongoing and regularly scheduled training sessions.
• Follow NBCE guidelines on confidentiality, professional behavior, and safety protocols. TPs must maintain confidentiality of all materials and interactions with examinees and other TPs and staff.
• Help maintain the safety and cleanliness of the facilities. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• No previous work experience required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• The ability to follow written and verbal instructions is essential. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to be videotaped. 
• Basic computer skills are required (e.g., logging into virtual meeting spaces, typing short paragraphs, opening an email attachment, clicking on a web address, checking boxes on an electronic checklist).
• A valid e-mail address and access to internet required.
• Regular and punctual attendance is required to support the operations of a high-stakes testing environment. 
• Medical knowledge or acting experience is not required.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate's satisfactory completion of the NBCE’s pre-employment, post-offer screening process, including a background check (criminal history), and drug screen.

 The NBCE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, national origin, age 40 and older, sex including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and pregnancy, marital status, military status, disability, or genetic information, or other characteristics protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

COMPENSATION: $20 per hour 

BENEFITS (waiting periods may apply):

Accrued Paid Sick Time 

Colorado Paid Family Medical Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

Work Location: In Person
 

APPLICATION WINDOW

Application Deadline: 12/11/2025