Physiotherapist – Cruise Ship

Job Description

As a Physiotherapist onboard a luxury cruise ship, you will support the medical and safety teams by assessing, treating, and preventing injuries among crewmembers, while ensuring their health and well-being at sea. You will provide physiotherapy treatments, lead ergonomic and stretching programs, and contribute to injury prevention campaigns in collaboration with the ship’s doctors and safety officers.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and monitor musculoskeletal conditions of crewmembers.
• Support the medical team with physiotherapy interventions as requested by the Senior Doctor.
• Lead ergonomics awareness training and stretching programs for high-risk departments (Food Service, Housekeeping, Entertainment).
• Observe daily operations to identify unsafe work practices and provide corrective feedback.
• Manage and follow up on crew members enrolled in the Tele-PT program.
• Maintain accurate patient records in the electronic medical system (SeaCare).
• Assist in managing medical and physiotherapy supplies.
• Support safety drills and respond to medical emergencies as part of the shipboard medical team.
• Provide administrative assistance including medical forms, reports, and injury statistics.

Requirements

• Education: Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy (or related field).
• Valid license to practice physiotherapy in country/state of origin.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management abilities
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years’ clinical experience as a Physiotherapist.
• Valid certifications: BLS certification is an advantage.
• Advanced patient management skills and compassionate approach.
• Languages: Intermediate to advanced verbal and written English.

Benefits

• Salary: Attractive gross monthly salary plus Bonus.
• Meals: Meals and laundry services are provided at no cost
• Contract Duration: 26 weeks.
• Accommodation: Shared cabin.
• Expenses Covered: Room, board, visa and travel expenses fully covered by the company.

Attributes 

• Strong sense of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Positive, guest- and crew-oriented attitude.
• Ability to adapt to multicultural environments and changing schedules.
• High level of teamwork and collaboration with medical and safety staff.
• Physically fit and capable of responding to emergency situations

How to apply

If you fit the profile described and are interested in this opportunity, please send your CV to e-mail [email protected] or apply directly on our website:  https://jobselection.ro/trimite-cv/ or by filling out the form bellow.