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 Only

• Coverage Period: Jun 23, 2025 - Ongoing

• Clinical Shift Schedule: Rotational schedule; generally full-time coverage onboard

• On-Call Shift Schedule: 24/7 availability during contract period

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

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

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, Locum, Ongoing contract, Work at office, Immediate start, Remote work, Shift work, Night shift,

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