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Naturopathic Physicians

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.

Career Cluster:Healthcare & Human Services
Job Family:Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
Job Zone:Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
STEM:Research, Development, Design, and Practitioners
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Key Tasks

  • Document patients' histories, including identifying data, chief complaints, illnesses, previous medical or family histories, or psychosocial characteristics.
  • Educate patients about health care management.
  • Advise patients about therapeutic exercise and nutritional medicine regimens.
  • Conduct physical examinations and physiological function tests for diagnostic purposes.
  • Administer, dispense, or prescribe natural medicines, such as food or botanical extracts, herbs, dietary supplements, vitamins, nutraceuticals, and amino acids.
  • Interview patients to document symptoms and health histories.
  • 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.
  • Administer treatments or therapies, such as homeopathy, hydrotherapy, Oriental or Ayurvedic medicine, electrotherapy, and diathermy, using physical agents including air, heat, cold, water, sound, or ultraviolet light to catalyze the body to heal itself.
  • Consult with other health professionals to provide optimal patient care, referring patients to traditional health care professionals as necessary.
  • Order diagnostic imaging procedures such as radiographs (x-rays), ultrasounds, mammograms, and bone densitometry tests, or refer patients to other health professionals for these procedures.
  • Maintain professional development through activities such as postgraduate education, continuing education, preceptorships, and residency programs.
  • Obtain medical records from previous physicians or other health care providers for the purpose of patient evaluation.
  • Conduct periodic public health maintenance activities such as immunizations and screenings for diseases and disease risk factors.
  • Perform venipuncture or skin pricking to collect blood samples.
  • Monitor updates from public health agencies to keep abreast of health trends.
  • Perform mobilizations and high-velocity adjustments to joints or soft tissues, using principles of massage, stretching, or resistance.
  • Prescribe synthetic drugs under the supervision of medical doctors or within the allowances of regulatory bodies.
  • Perform minor surgical procedures, such as removing warts, moles, or cysts, sampling tissues for skin cancer or lipomas, and applying or removing sutures.
  • Report patterns of patients' health conditions, such as disease status and births, to public health agencies.
  • Treat minor cuts, abrasions, or contusions.

Skills

Reading Comprehension
81%
Speaking
78%
Active Listening
78%
Critical Thinking
78%
Social Perceptiveness
75%
Writing
75%
Judgment and Decision Making
75%
Service Orientation
72%
Complex Problem Solving
72%
Active Learning
69%
Monitoring
60%
Learning Strategies
60%
Coordination
53%
Instructing
53%
Time Management
53%
Persuasion
53%
Science
53%
Systems Analysis
53%
Management of Personnel Resources
50%
Negotiation
47%
Systems Evaluation
47%
Mathematics
44%
Quality Control Analysis
28%
Management of Material Resources
25%
Operations Monitoring
25%
Management of Financial Resources
25%
Operations Analysis
22%
Technology Design
19%
Programming
16%
Troubleshooting
13%
Operation and Control
6%
Equipment Selection
3%
Repairing
0%
Installation
0%
Equipment Maintenance
0%

Knowledge

Medicine and Dentistry
99%
Psychology
94%
Biology
94%
Therapy and Counseling
88%
Customer and Personal Service
86%
English Language
81%
Chemistry
67%
Education and Training
64%
Administrative
62%
Sales and Marketing
62%
Administration and Management
60%
Sociology and Anthropology
56%
Economics and Accounting
55%
Mathematics
51%
Law and Government
47%
Personnel and Human Resources
46%
Communications and Media
44%
Computers and Electronics
43%
Philosophy and Theology
41%
Public Safety and Security
38%
Physics
35%
Food Production
32%
Production and Processing
26%
Telecommunications
22%
History and Archeology
18%
Mechanical
16%
Geography
15%
Foreign Language
11%
Engineering and Technology
11%
Transportation
10%
Building and Construction
6%
Design
5%
Fine Arts
3%

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Abilities

Problem Sensitivity
81%
Deductive Reasoning
78%
Oral Expression
78%
Inductive Reasoning
78%
Speech Clarity
75%
Speech Recognition
75%
Oral Comprehension
75%
Written Comprehension
75%
Near Vision
72%
Information Ordering
72%
Written Expression
72%
Category Flexibility
69%
Fluency of Ideas
63%
Flexibility of Closure
60%
Originality
56%
Selective Attention
53%
Perceptual Speed
50%
Far Vision
50%
Visualization
47%
Mathematical Reasoning
47%
Speed of Closure
47%
Number Facility
47%
Time Sharing
44%
Memorization
44%
Visual Color Discrimination
44%
Finger Dexterity
38%
Hearing Sensitivity
31%
Auditory Attention
25%
Arm-Hand Steadiness
25%
Depth Perception
25%
Manual Dexterity
25%
Wrist-Finger Speed
22%
Trunk Strength
19%
Multilimb Coordination
16%
Control Precision
13%
Extent Flexibility
3%
Static Strength
3%
Dynamic Strength
3%
Sound Localization
0%
Spatial Orientation
0%
Reaction Time
0%
Night Vision
0%
Stamina
0%
Explosive Strength
0%
Peripheral Vision
0%
Speed of Limb Movement
0%
Glare Sensitivity
0%
Gross Body Equilibrium
0%
Rate Control
0%
Dynamic Flexibility
0%
Response Orientation
0%
Gross Body Coordination
0%

Work Activities

Assisting and Caring for Others
96%
Documenting/Recording Information
94%
Getting Information
93%
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
91%
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
82%
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
82%
Analyzing Data or Information
81%
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
80%
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
79%
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
76%
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
73%
Working with Computers
72%
Processing Information
71%
Thinking Creatively
68%
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
68%
Performing Administrative Activities
67%
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
66%
Scheduling Work and Activities
65%
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
65%
Developing Objectives and Strategies
61%
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
60%
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
59%
Coaching and Developing Others
58%
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
57%
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
57%
Selling or Influencing Others
56%
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
56%
Training and Teaching Others
56%
Developing and Building Teams
48%
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
48%
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
43%
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
43%
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
40%
Staffing Organizational Units
37%
Performing General Physical Activities
34%
Handling and Moving Objects
31%
Controlling Machines and Processes
20%
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
15%
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
8%
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
7%
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
7%

Work Context

E-Mail

How frequently does your job require you to use E-mail?

99%

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams

How frequently does your job require face-to-face discussions with individuals and within teams?

99%

Telephone Conversations

How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?

95%

Freedom to Make Decisions

How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?

92%

Contact With Others

How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?

90%

Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals

How much freedom does the worker have in determining the tasks, priorities, or goals of the job?

87%

Frequency of Decision Making

How often is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?

86%

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?

85%

Exposed to Disease or Infections

How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?

84%

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working indoors in an environmentally controlled environment (like a warehouse with air conditioning)?

82%

Deal With External Customers or the Public in General

How important is it to deal with external customers (as in retail sales) or the public in general (as in police work) in this job?

81%

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?

81%

Physical Proximity

To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks physically close to other people?

77%

Written Letters and Memos

How frequently does your job require written letters and memos?

76%

Time Pressure

How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?

72%

Spend Time Sitting

How much does this job require sitting?

71%

Consequence of Error

How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not easily correctable?

67%

Duration of Typical Work Week

Number of hours typically worked in one week.

66%

Health and Safety of Other Workers

How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?

62%

Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team

How important is it to work with or contribute to a work group or team in this job?

57%

Conflict Situations

How frequently are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?

54%

Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities

How important is it to coordinate or lead others (not as a supervisor or team leader) in accomplishing work activities in this job?

54%

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

How often does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats or life-jackets?

48%

Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People

How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?

45%

Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers

How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?

45%

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

How important are continuous, repetitive, physical activities (like key entry) or mental activities (like checking entries in a ledger) to performing this job?

41%

Level of Competition

To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?

41%

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?

41%

Spend Time Standing

How much does this job require standing?

31%

Public Speaking

How frequently does your job require public speaking (one speaker with an audience)?

26%

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

How much does this job require making repetitive motions?

26%

Spend Time Walking or Running

How much does this job require walking or running?

19%

Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body

How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?

18%

Exposed to Contaminants

How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?

17%

Degree of Automation

How automated is the job?

16%

Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People

How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?

13%

Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable

How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?

13%

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?

12%

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?

11%

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment

How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or operate enclosed equipment (like a car)?

10%

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?

8%

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?

7%

Exposed to Radiation

How often does this job require exposure to radiation?

7%

Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?

6%

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?

5%

Work Schedules

How regular are the work schedules for this job?

4%

Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?

3%

Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions

How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?

2%

Exposed to High Places

How often does this job require exposure to high places?

2%

Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions

How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?

2%

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)

2%

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working in an environment that is not environmentally controlled (like a warehouse without air conditioning)?

1%

Outdoors, Under Cover

How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (like in an open shed)?

1%

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (like operating a jackhammer or earth moving equipment)?

0%

In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment

How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or operating equipment (like a tractor)?

0%

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc.?

0%

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

How often does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?

0%

Education

Doctoral degree

96%

Post-doctoral training

4%

Interests

Investigative

Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the f

82

Social

Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.

80

Realistic

Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, t

52

Conventional

Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or hum

43

Enterprising

Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertis

17

Artistic

Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts,

15

Work Styles

Attention to Detail
87%
Intellectual Curiosity
82%
Cautiousness
80%
Dependability
79%
Empathy
78%
Cooperation
75%
Social Orientation
73%
Integrity
72%
Sincerity
71%
Achievement Orientation
69%
Self-Control
69%
Adaptability
67%
Innovation
62%
Stress Tolerance
58%
Optimism
57%
Perseverance
57%
Self-Confidence
55%
Tolerance for Ambiguity
55%
Initiative
54%
Leadership Orientation
38%
Humility
37%

Work Values

Relationships
89%
Achievement
78%
Independence
78%
Working Conditions
70%
Support
67%
Recognition
61%

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