Cruise Ship Physician
Cruise Ship Physician
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10-06-2025
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Job Description
JOB OVERVIEW
Job Title: Shipboard Medical Doctor Emergency/Internal Medicine
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Location: Shipboard / International Waters
Service Setting: Cruise Ship (Inpatient Outpatient)
Coverage Type: Clinical Call
Coverage Period: ASAP Ongoing
Clinical Shift Schedule: Rotational schedule; generally full-time coverage onboard
On-Call Shift Schedule: 24/7 availability during contract period
Call Type: In-House
Call Ratio: 1:1
Call Response Time: Immediate (onboard presence)
COVERAGE DATES
Ongoing contracts available start ASAP
Specific sailing schedules to be provided upon assignment
PATIENT INFORMATION
Patient Demographics: Adults (Guests and Crewmembers)
Patient Volume/Census: Varies based on voyage occupancy
Admissions: Yes
Rounding: Included
Phone Consults: Yes
Case Mix: Acute care general medicine minor surgical interventions
FACILITY INFORMATION
No. of Beds in Department: Varies by ship size (TBD)
Trauma Level: Not applicable (Shipboard medical facility)
EMR System: TBD (Documentation per company standards)
Office Equipment Available: Medical clinic onboard with necessary diagnostic and treatment equipment
Specialty Backup Available: Remote support available; onboard team includes senior doctor nurses
Support Staff Available: Senior Doctor Nursing Staff
Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage / Contract Position
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
Hospital Privileges Required: No
Credentialing Timeline: Must present all credentials upon boarding
Credentialing Timeline: Must present all credentials upon boarding
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Rate: Competitive; disclosed upon selection
Travel Lodging and Malpractice Insurance:
Travel: Airfare covered by company (not taxis)
Lodging: Single cabin onboard
Meals: 3 meals per day provided onboard
Uniforms: 3 formal uniforms 3 scrubs (overnight use)
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
Minor Surgery (e.g. suturing lesion removal)
Foreign body removal
Simple fracture immobilization
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Licenses: Active unrestricted medical license (home country/state)
Board: Completion of a recognized medical specialty training program in Emergency Medicine Internal Medicine Cardiology or General Surgery
DEA: Active (if applicable by origin country)
Certifications: BLS ACLS PALS ATLS (valid for duration of contract)
Experience:
Minimum 3 years acute care post-training
1 year ACLS experience
- 1 year broad diagnostic/treatment experience
Other Qualifications: Fluent in English (Intermediate to Advanced); familiarity with onboard clinical environments preferred. Spanish preferred.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide medical care to crew and guests onboard
Support Staff Captain and Senior Doctor in health matters outbreak prevention and reporting
Perform minor surgical procedures as needed
Maintain clinical documentation and health surveillance compliance
Assist in emergency response and collaborate with ship leadership as needed
Employment Type
Full Time
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