Position: Medical Director (MD/DO)

Location: Tucson, AZ – NOVA ViA DX LLC

Facility Type: Acute Detox Clinic

Department: Medical

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer, Operations & Compliance

Classification: Independent Contractor – Physician (MD/DO)

Schedule: Part-time Independent Contractor / On-Call Availability Required

Compensation: Compensation base $130-$170/hourly - commensurate with experience and qualifications

About Us

NOVA ViA DX LLC, Tucson is committed to offering holistic, integrative acute medical detox services rooted in precision and science-driven care. We strive to provide compassionate, evidence-based treatment to individuals facing substance use disorders and withdrawal management challenges. Our interdisciplinary team—which includes physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, behavioral health professionals, and administrative staff—works together to enhance patient outcomes and facilitate long-term recovery.

We are seeking an experienced Medical Director (MD/DO) to join our dedicated staff. This role involves direct clinical oversight, medical governance, and collaboration with nursing and behavioral health teams to ensure a safe, supportive, and compliant environment for our patients.

Job Summary

The Medical Director (MD/DO) provides medical leadership, governance, and direct clinical oversight for NOVA ViA DX LLC’s 36-bed acute medical detox. This role ensures safe, evidence-based withdrawal management; supervises medical and nursing personnel; directs integrated care planning; and supports the organization’s technology-enhanced treatment model, including comprehensive EEG assessments, neuromodulation, hydrogen therapy, red-light therapy, NSS-2 Bridge, the proprietary BioMatrix Index™, exclusive contract with FDA-approved dinucleotide to minimize withdrawal symptoms, and acupuncture as clinically appropriate.

Key Responsibilities

Medical Oversight & Clinical Governance

• Provide medical oversight for all detox and withdrawal management services.
• Approve, develop, and maintain medical policies, detox protocols, standing orders, and clinical pathways (CIWA, COWS, AWS, benzodiazepine tapering, stimulant protocols).
• Ensure medical staff compliance with AZDHS Title 9, DEA regulations, SAMHSA guidelines, OSHA, and applicable federal and state laws.
• Maintain appropriate DEA registration and ensure controlled substance prescribing practices meet legal and ethical standards.
• Ensure 24/7 medical coverage through on-call or scheduled rotations.

Direct Patient Care

• Conduct medical histories and physicals (H&Ps) for admissions and oversee withdrawal management orders.
• Provide direct evaluation and treatment for complex or high-acuity withdrawal cases.
• Modify detox protocols and medications based on patient response and clinical stability.
• Oversee discharge planning, referrals, and transitions to higher levels of care when needed.

Supervision of Providers & Nursing Staff

• Supervise and collaborate with NPs, PAs, RNs, and LPNs.
• Develop standing orders, delegation protocols, and clinical decision guidelines.
• Ensure nursing staff understand and properly implement withdrawal management protocols.
• Provide consultation during emergencies, acute clinical escalation, or complex medical cases.

Integration of Holistic Modalities

• Oversee clinical appropriateness, safety, and implementation of integrative and technology-based modalities, including EEG neurological assessments, neuromodulation, NSS-2 Bridge, hydrogen therapy, red-light therapy, and the BioMatrix Index™.
• Oversee approach with dinucleotide and auricular acupuncture protocols as adjunctive supports during withdrawal.
• Ensure all modalities are used in accordance with FDA guidance, Arizona scope-of-practice rules, and AZDHS Title 9.
• Ensure appropriate staff licensure and training for integrative therapies; review clinical outcomes and adjust protocols as needed.

Quality Assurance, Compliance & Risk Management

• Conduct medical chart audits, incident reviews, mortality/morbidity reviews, and quality improvement analyses.
• Participate in regulatory inspections, AZDHS audits, payer audits, and internal compliance reviews.
• Ensure proper medication management, including secure storage, controlled substance handling, and diversion prevention.
• Collaborate with the Compliance Officer on corrective action plans and risk mitigation.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Work with behavioral health, nursing, and medical teams to develop integrated, trauma-informed treatment plans.
• Participate in daily or weekly treatment team meetings, case reviews, and care-coordination activities.
• Support patient transitions to residential, inpatient psychiatry, primary care, MAT programs, or outpatient IOP services.

Leadership, Training & Administrative Roles

• Provide clinical training, onboarding, and competency validation for medical and nursing staff.
• Ensure staff understand detox protocols, documentation standards, and emergency procedures.
• Participate in leadership meetings and organizational strategy discussions.
• Assist in development of new clinical programs, research initiatives, and innovation aligned with NOVA ViA DX’s mission.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD or DO with active, unrestricted Arizona medical license.
• DEA registration with required schedules for detox-related prescribing.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in addiction medicine.
• Minimum 5 years emergency medicine, internal medicine, psychiatry, or acute withdrawal management.
• Experience supervising medical or nursing teams.
• Ability to meet credentialing and background check requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Board certification in Addiction Medicine, Internal Medicine, Psychiatry, or related specialty.
• Experience with integrated medical-behavioral health models..
• Prior leadership or medical director experience.

Essential Skills

• Strong clinical judgment in acute withdrawal settings.
• Leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
• Trauma-informed, patient-centered approach.
• Ethical and compliant medical practice.
• Comfort working in innovative, technology-enhanced care environments.

Why Join Our Team?

• Impactful Work: Impactful Work: Contribute to precision, science-driven detox programs that empower patients on their path to recovery.
• Collaborative Environment: Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a multidisciplinary team of dedicated professionals who value empathy, innovation, and evidence-based practices.
• Professional Development: Professional Development: Expand your skills in integrative detox medicine, emerging neuromodulation therapies, and clinical leadership within an innovative setting.
• Competitive Compensation: Competitive Compensation: Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

How to Apply:

If you are a physician with a passion for addiction medicine and a commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care, we encourage you to submit your CV and a brief cover letter highlighting your relevant experience. Please include

“Medical Director – [Your Name]” in the subject line and send it to careers@novavia.health

Statement of Cultural Alignment

At NOVA ViA DX LLC, we are committed to delivering precision, science-driven detox care that is ethical, compassionate, and compliant. The Medical Director plays a critical role in ensuring our clinical integrity, safety standards, and regulatory compliance while supporting our mission to bring innovation and excellence to detox and recovery medicine.

Pay: $130.00 - $170.00 per hour

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Tucson, AZ 85712