Chelsea Community Hospital — a 133-bed, nationally recognized not-for-profit in Chelsea, Michigan — is recruiting a full-time Emergency Medicine Physician for a flexible combination role spanning Chelsea, Ann Arbor, and/or Brighton. The department sees 29,000 visits annually across 20 ED beds, operates on Epic EMR, and sits within a joint venture between Trinity Health System and University of Michigan Health. Level I Trauma Centers are within 20 minutes, and the hospital carries a rare double five-star CMS rating — one of only 19 in the country.
Perks and Benefits
- W-2 employment status with a comprehensive benefits package
- Flexible combination role with practice opportunity across Chelsea, Ann Arbor, and/or Brighton campuses
- Access to the resources, best practices, and innovation infrastructure of both Trinity Health System and University of Michigan Health
- Practice within a nationally ranked, award-winning hospital system recognized for quality and patient satisfaction
Practice Highlights
- 29,000 annual ED visits across a 20-bed emergency department
- Physician coverage structured as 8-hour shifts, 30 hours of physician coverage daily
- Advanced Practice Provider coverage running 30 hours daily alongside physician shifts
- Level IV Trauma Center designation with Level I Trauma Centers accessible within 20 minutes for seamless transfers
- 6-bed ICU with an evolving acuity-adaptable care unit adjacent to the ED
- Epic EMR throughout the system
- 133-bed not-for-profit hospital established in 1970; Joint Commission accredited
- Joint venture between Trinity Health System and University of Michigan Health — shared resources, subspecialty depth, and leading-edge technology
- Medical staff of more than 500 physicians across specialties
- HealthGrades Clinical Achievement Awards in Critical Care and Outstanding Patient Experience (4 awards); Leapfrog "A" Safety Grade and Top Teaching Hospital designation
- Fortune/PINC AI 100 Top Hospitals recognition (1993, 2009, 2021, 2023); Press Ganey national recognition for quality and patient satisfaction
- Double five-star CMS rating — one of only 19 hospitals nationwide to hold this distinction
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine through ABEM or AOBEM
- Completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited Emergency Medicine residency
- Active Michigan medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Comfort with the full acuity spectrum of a community ED operating adjacent to a Level IV Trauma Center with rapid transfer capability to Level I centers
About the Community
Chelsea, Michigan sits just minutes from Ann Arbor and Jackson — close enough to major-city amenities while preserving the character and pace of a traditional Midwestern village that draws young families and outdoor enthusiasts alike. The Waterloo Recreation Area begins at Chelsea's edge, offering 20,000 wooded acres for camping, hiking, swimming, horseback riding, fishing, and picnicking, with more than 50 lakes within a short drive. It is a setting that rewards physicians who want proximity to a world-class academic medical center without sacrificing quality of life.