Lead Physician

Walt Disney Studios; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned entertainment company seeks a Senior Physician to lead and operate onboard health centers for crew and guests. This role includes providing medical services, leading a medical team, and ensuring efficient operations in a diverse maritime environment. Applicants must have an active medical license, a medical degree, and 3 years of relevant medical experience. The company offers competitive benefits including major medical coverage and a retirement savings plan.

Benefits

Major Medical Coverage

Short & Long-term Disability

Life Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan Option

Qualifications

• 3 years recent professional medical experience in general and emergency medicine, trauma care or critical care.
• Provide a letter of good standing from STCW country prior to joining the vessel.
• Valid BLS/PALS/ACLS/ATLS certificates prior to joining.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical services (evaluation and treatment) for inpatient, outpatient, and ICU care onboard.
• Lead all aspects of the onboard health center for efficient operations.
• Provide professional and social mentorship to the medical staff.

Skills

Active medical license

General and emergency medicine

Computer literacy

Experience with electronic health records

Education

Medical degree from recognized college

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Summary:

Every day at Disney Cruise Line we take pride in bringing the magic of Disney to life. We find joy in creating cherished memories and form genuine connections with our guests. We hold each other to the highest degree and always act responsibly while ensuring the safety of fellow crew and guests. United by our Disney values, we work toward excellence in all we do. As a part of our team, you can live and work in a diverse and inclusive environment amidst a professional and supportive community. If you are ready to create unforgettable experiences and grow as a person and as a professional, apply today!

As a Senior Physician you are responsible for the operation of our onboard health centers. You will be responsible for and lead the health center operation onboard and provide health care for both crew and guests!

You will report to:

• Chief Physician (Shore side)
• Staff Captain (Shipboard)

Responsibilities:

How You Will Make a Difference

• Provide medical services (evaluation and treatment) for inpatient, outpatient, and ICU care onboard
• Lead all aspects of the onboard health center to see to efficient operations including:
• Monitoring shore referrals and medical debarks of crew members in conjunction with shoreside Medical Services
• Monitoring crew "unfit for duty"
• Provide accurate communication with Medical Services shore personnel regarding guest medical debarks.
• Responsible for making the medical decision for medical disembarks.
• Maintain an open line of communication with the leaders of the other ship's departments.
• Responsible for seeing to the accuracy and completeness of all reports (AGE, Unfit for Duty, Health Declarations for ports of call, etc.) prior to submittal.
• Ensure the Medical Team is aware of ACEP Guidelines, pertinent sections of the Vessel Sanitation Program (VSP) Manual and the Book of Privileges for Officers.
• Provide professional and social mentorship to the medical staff
• Supervise Medical team Crew Members participate in duties common to all onboard staff, such as lifeboat drills, responsibilities assigned by the Captain, or any other duty pertaining to Guest Safety.
• See that hazardous materials are used and stored properly in operations under their control, including regular inventory and availability of SDS.
• Assist with implementation of crew immunization programs.
• Supervise pharmaceuticals onboard including proper controlled substance handling and disposal.

Basic Qualifications:

What You Will Bring to the Team

• Active medical license from STCW Country.
• Medical degree from recognized college or university from an STCW country
• The ability to provide a letter of good standing from STCW country prior to joining the vessel
• 3 years recent professional medical experience in general and emergency medicine, trauma care or critical care
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Advanced Trauma Life Support certificates (ATLS)
• Provide a valid accredited BLS/PALS/ALS/ACLS/ATLS certificates prior to joining a vessel
• Computer literacy and experience with MS Office programs
• Experience with use of electronic health records

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 year of experience as a Head or Lead Physician or another physician leadership position
• 3 years maritime medical experience
• Sea care experience preferred

Additional Information:

This is a SHIPBOARD role:

Benefits offered year-round, on contract and off-contract, as long as return contract is signed, including Major Medical Coverage, Short & Long-term Disability, Life Insurance and Retirement Savings Plan Option

You must:

• Be genuinely interested in a career at sea and willing to live and work onboard a Disney Cruise Line vessel
• Be willing to follow and perform safety role, emergency responsibilities and associated responsibilities as specified in the ship Assembly Plan
• Be willing to uphold the general safety management responsibilities as specified in the Safety Management System in areas and operations under their control
• Appreciative of working and living in a multicultural environment that has strict rules and regulation

Your Responsibilities:

• Have a valid passport and C1/D Seaman's visa (DCL will provide you with documents to obtain this)
• Complete a pre-employment medical
• Obtain a criminal background check
• Bring approved work shoes

Disney Cruise Line is a drug-free workplace. All new hires are required to undergo drug/alcohol testing within the first week onboard and throughout their contracts. Failure to pass the drug/alcohol testing will result in immediate termination.

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About Disney Cruise Line:

A leader in the cruise industry, Disney Cruise Line provides a setting where families can reconnect, adults can recharge and children can experience all the magic that Disney has to offer. Guests can sail out of ports around the world on exciting itineraries to the Caribbean, Bahamas, Alaska and Europe, among others. Aboard our growing fleet of ships and Disney's island destinations in The Bahamas, our exceptional crew and cast members provide legendary Disney service and enchanting entertainment to our guests that only Disney can deliver.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Magical Cruise Company, Limited , which is part of a business we call Disney Cruise Line .

Magical Cruise Company, Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.