Physician

The Walt Disney Company; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major Medical Coverage

Short & Long-term Disability

Life Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan Option

Job summary

Disney Cruise Line seeks a shipboard physician to evaluate and treat crew and guests aboard a vessel. You will report to the Chief Physician shore side and Lead Physician shipboard, supervising shore referrals and medical debarks.

This role requires STCW medical licensure, multiple resuscitation certifications, pediatric care experience, and willingness to live at sea. Join a diverse, safety‑driven team and support guest safety at sea.

Qualifications

• Active medical license from an STCW country.
• Medical degree from a recognized college or university from an STCW country.
• Provide a letter of good standing from the Medical Board/Council prior to joining a vessel.
• 3 years recent medical experience in general and emergency medicine, trauma care or critical care.
• Background treating pediatric patients (emergency, inpatient, or outpatient).
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ALCS).
• Valid accredited BLS/PALS/ALS/ACLS certificates prior to embarking.
• Digital literacy, experience with MS Office programs and electronic health records.

Responsibilities

• Supervise shore referrals and medical debarks of Crew Members in conjunction with Shoreside Medical Services.
• Monitor crew unfit for duty and communicate with shore medical services.
• Consult with Senior Physician for medical disembark decisions.
• Maintain open lines of communication with other ship department leaders.
• Ensure accuracy of all reports (AGE, Unfit for Duty, Health Declarations) prior to submission.
• Follow ACEP guidelines, Vessel Sanitation Program and Book of Privileges for Officers.
• Attend drills scheduled by Safety Officer and provide Emergency Stretcher Team training.
• Participate in duties common to onboard staff (lifeboat drills, captain's duties).
• Handle controlled substances and assist with crew immunization programs.

Skills

Medical license

BLS

PALS

ALCS

ACLS

Digital literacy

MS Office

Electronic health records

Sea Care familiarity

Education

Medical degree (STCW country)

Tools

Sea Care

Job description

About the Role & Team

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,

As a Physician you are responsible for evaluation and treatment of both crew and guests!

You will report to:

• Chief Physician (Shore side)
• Lead Physician (Shipboard)

Responsibilities

Under direction of Senior Physician:

• Supervise shore referrals and medical debarks of Crew Members in conjunction with Shoreside Medical Services
• Monitors Crew "unfit for duty."
• Provide accurate communication with Medical Services shore personnel regarding Guest medical debarks
• Consults with Senior Physician for making the medical decision for medical disembarks.
• Maintain open lines of communications 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.
• Follows ACEP Guidelines, pertinent sections of the Vessel Sanitation Program (VSP) Manual and the Book of Privileges for Officers.
• Attend all drills scheduled by the Safety Officer as assigned.
• Provide training for Emergency Stretcher Team
• Participates in duties common to all onboard staff, such as lifeboat drills, responsibilities assigned by the Captain, or any other duty pertaining to Guest Safety.
• Accurate use of Controlled Substance handling and disposal.
• Assist with implementation of crew immunization programs.

Basic Qualifications

What You Will Bring to the Team

• Active medical license from STCW country.
• Medical degree from a recognized college or university from an STCW country
• Provide a letter of good standing from the Medical Board/Council prior to joining a vessel
• 3 Years recent medical experience in general and emergency medicine, trauma care or critical care
• Background treating pediatric patients (emergency, inpatient, or outpatient)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ALCS)
• Valid accredited BLS/PALS/ALS/ACLS certificates prior to embarking
• Digital literacy, experience with MS Office programs and electronic health records

Preferred Qualifications

How You Will Stand Out

• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
• Experience using Sea Care

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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Job ID: 1326169BR

Location: United States

Job Posting Company: "Disney Cruise Line"

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