Naturopathic Physicians

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 40,910 - 141,330; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor seeks a Naturopathic Physician responsible for diagnosing and treating patients through natural healing methods. The ideal candidate will conduct health maintenance activities, interview patients, and prescribe natural remedies, while also providing education on health management and nutritional regimens. A focus on understanding patient needs and promoting wellness is essential. Salary ranges from approximately $40,910 to $141,330 annually, depending on location and experience.

Qualifications

• Understanding of natural healing practices.
• Ability to diagnose and treat using natural methods.
• Knowledge of nutritional medicine and exercise.

Responsibilities

• Conduct public health maintenance activities.
• Interview patients to document symptoms.
• Administer natural medicines.
• Diagnose health conditions.
• Advise on therapeutic exercise and nutrition.
• Educate on health management.

Skills

Social Perceptiveness

Active Listening

Speaking

Reading Comprehension

Critical Thinking

Judgment and Decision Making

Job description

What Does a Naturopathic Physician Do?

Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases using a system of practice that is based on the natural healing capacity of individuals. May use physiological, psychological, or mechanical methods. May also use natural medicines, prescription or legend drugs, foods, herbs, or other natural remedies.

Job Duties

• Conduct periodic public health maintenance activities such as immunizations and screenings for diseases and disease risk factors.
• Interview patients to document symptoms and health histories.
• Administer, dispense, or prescribe natural medicines such as food or botanical extracts, herbs, dietary supplements, vitamins, nutraceuticals, and amino acids.
• Diagnose health conditions based on patients’ symptoms and health histories, laboratory and diagnostic radiology test results, or other physiological measurements, such as electrocardiograms and electroencephalographs.
• Advise patients about therapeutic exercise and nutritional medicine regimens.
• Educate patients about health care management.

Skills

• Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work‑related documents.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Types of Naturopathic Physicians

• Naturopathic Oncology Provider
• Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine
• Naturopathic Doctor
• Doctor (Dr)
• Naturopath

How Much Does a Naturopathic Physician Make?

The salary for Naturopathic Physicians ranges between about $40,910 and $141,330 a year.

Those who work in Maryland, the District of Columbia, or Georgia tend to earn the highest salaries.