Summer Sea Term 2026 - Ship's Doctor or Physician Assistant & Registered Nurse - SUNY Maritime CollegeSUNY Maritime College
Location: Bronx, NY Category: Summer Sea Term Posted On: Fri Dec 12 2025 Job Description:
SUNY Maritime College is looking to hire either a licensed Doctor or PA for the entire training period, or for each half (Cruise A or Cruise B) indicated below.
EMPIRE STATE is a public vessel of the United States, solely operated for the training and licensure of the cadet midshipmen. While onboard the cadets are engaged in classroom lecture, maintenance and repair, watch keeping, and drills and training exercises all in preparation for their eventual licensure. Of the 525 cadets onboard, there will be approximately 20% that are also in ROTC, and preparing for commissioning in the Armed Services following graduation and licensure.
The training days are geared to maximize the experience of the cadets and flexibility is a requirement regarding daily scheduling of duties.
The Full Cruise appointment is anticipated to begin April 30, 2026 and ends July 20, 2026. However, you may apply and be considered for one of the following.
Cruise A Half: April 30, 2026 - June 09, 2026
Cruise B Half: June 10, 2026 - July 20, 2026
Full Cruise: April 30, 2026 - July 20, 2026
Please indicate clearly in your cover letter which cruise term you are interested in (A, B or FULL.) along with a statement addressing how your past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion will advance Maritime's commitment to inclusive excellence.
Description of Duties:
- Medical staff onboard perform the vital duties expected of the Medical Department onboard any Merchant or Navy ship
- Attending to sick call twice daily (in port and underway)
- Provide instruction in Medical Care Provider and CPR/AED
- Daily supervision of Ship's Medical and cadet corpsmen
- Daily sanitary inspections of berthing, common areas, and food service areas with the Ship's Master - both underway and while in Port
- Attendance with any incidents or injuries
- Participation on the Ship's Safety Committee
Job Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
- Possess and maintain a valid license and certification to practice as a Medical Doctor or Physician Assistant or Registered Nurse
- Must possess and maintain a valid DEA number and certificate to transmit specific controlled substances
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- Coast Guard certification (Certificate of Registry) as a Medical Officer with the help of the college
- US Passport
- Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC)
- Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) - Note: All applicants must have an MMC
- Valid Medical Certificate - Note: The Medical Certificate is issued with the original MMC; however it must be renewed every 2-years
- Alcohol and/or drug testing. DOT/USCG Periodic Drug Testing Documentation
Note that Drug Testing in accordance with Title 46 CFR 16.210 will be conducted Pier Side.
A COPY OF ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION MUST BE PROVIDED PRIOR TO THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF APPOINTMENT. IF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION IS NOT PROVIDED BY THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF APPOINTMENT YOUR APPLICATION CAN NO LONGER BE CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT. ALL DATES FOR US PASSPORT, TWIC, MMC AND MEDICAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE VALID FOR THE ENTIRETY OF YOUR ANTICIPATED APPOINTMENT.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care or Family Medicine experience
Additional Information:
Salary/Compensation: The salary is based on a daily rate of pay and will commensurate with license, certification and experience. Meals are included. Application review to commence immediately.
This is a temporary appointment. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Internal and external search to occur simultaneously.
For those desiring additional information please contact:
- Ms. Joann Sprague, Office and SST Logistics Office Manager
sst.inquiry@sunymaritime.edu
(718)409-7286
- Ms. Zoey Zibor, Training Ship Logistic Coordinator
zzibor@sunymaritime.edu
(718)409-7352
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