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 :

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

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