Internal Medicine Physician

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 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