Shipboard Physician: Emergency & Crew Care at Sea

The Walt Disney Company; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major Medical Coverage

Short & Long-term Disability

Life Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Disney Cruise Line is seeking a qualified physician to evaluate and treat crew and guests aboard a ship. You will report to the Chief and Lead Physician and supervise shore referrals with Shoreside Medical Services.

The role requires an active medical license, accreditation (BLS/PALS/ACLS), and recent experience in general and emergency medicine, including pediatric care. This is a shipboard position with comprehensive benefits and safety responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 prior to submittal.
• Follows ACEP Guidelines, Vessel Sanitation Program sections and 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 or duties assigned by Captain.
• Accurate use of Controlled Substance handling and disposal.
• Assist with implementation of crew immunization programs.

Skills

Emergency medicine

Pediatrics care

Medical licensing

Team communication

Safety procedures

Education

Medical degree

STCW country license

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Disney Cruise Line is seeking a qualified physician to evaluate and treat crew and guests aboard a ship. You will report to the Chief and Lead Physician and supervise shore referrals with Shoreside Medical Services.

The role requires an active medical license, accreditation (BLS/PALS/ACLS), and recent experience in general and emergency medicine, including pediatric care. This is a shipboard position with comprehensive benefits and safety responsibilities.