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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.

O*NET 30.3 Database (USDOL/ETA) · occupation code 29-1299.01

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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.

O*NET 30.3 task ratings, importance scale

Skills that matter most

Importance, rated 1 to 5.

Reading Comprehension4.2

Critical Thinking4.1

Speaking4.1

Active Listening4.1

Writing4.0

Active Learning3.8

Monitoring3.4

Learning Strategies3.4

Science3.1

Mathematics2.8

O*NET 30.3 skills, importance scale

Software and tools

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Microsoft Excel●Zoom●EZ-Zone Software Alternative Medical BillingEnova eNatroGoogle MeetLabeling softwareNaturaeMed OfficeProNaturoPlusNaturopathic Clinic softwareOnline medical databasesPower DiarySimpleClinic Practice Management softwareTrigram Software AcuBase ProWeb browser softwareZYTO LSA Pro

O*NET 30.3 software skills · hot-technology flag

What this work is actually like

Conditions rated against the average across all occupations — only what makes this job different is listed.

5 / 5Extensive preparation — graduate school, and often a licence on top.

O*NET 30.3 Job Zones

Working conditions that stand out

Exposed to Disease or Infections+2.5 above average

Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable−1.6 below average

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled−1.3 below average

Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions−1.2 below average

Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures−1.2 below average

Exposed to Contaminants−1.0 below average

E-Mail+1.0 above average

O*NET 30.3 work context, frequency scale · observed 2021-08

How people actually get in

Share of workers by the education they hold.

Doctoral Degree96%

Post-Doctoral Training4%

O*NET 30.2 education, training and experience · observed 2021-08

What kind of person the work suits

Occupational interest profile, rated 1 to 7.

Investigative5.9

Social5.7

Realistic4.5

O*NET 30.2 occupational interests (RIASEC)

What you take with you

Skills rated for how well they transfer into other occupations.

Judgment and Decision Making4.0

Social Perceptiveness4.0

Service Orientation3.9

Complex Problem Solving3.9

Time Management3.1

Coordination3.1

Instructing3.1

Systems Analysis3.1

O*NET 30.3 transferable skills, importance scale

Knowledge the work draws on

Medicine and DentistryPsychologyBiologyTherapy and CounselingCustomer and Personal ServiceEnglish Language

Abilities it leans on

Problem SensitivityInductive ReasoningOral ExpressionDeductive ReasoningSpeech ClarityWritten Comprehension

O*NET 30.3 abilities and knowledge, importance scale

How this job is advertised

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PhysicianNaturopathDoctor (Dr)Naturopathic DoctorNaturopathic OncologistNaturopathic EndocrinologistNaturopathic Medicine DoctorNaturopathic Oncology Provider

O*NET 30.3 job titles reported for this occupation

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What changed since 2020

Comparing O*NET release 25.1 (2020-11-01) with 30.3 (2026-05-01). Signs, not colour alone, carry the meaning.

Now listed 5

+SimpleClinic Practice Management software+Google Meet+Naturopathic Clinic software+Power Diary+Zoom

No longer listed 1

−Point of sale POS software

Diff across the O*NET releases held here in full since October 2015, following occupations through merges and retirements. O*NET re-surveys occupations on a rolling cycle, so “no change” can also mean “not re-surveyed”.

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Also called

PhysicianNaturopathDoctor (Dr)Naturopathic DoctorNaturopathic PhysicianNaturopathic OncologistNaturopathic EndocrinologistNaturopathic Medicine DoctorNaturopathic Oncology ProviderDoctor of Naturopathic Medicine

O*NET 30.3 alternative titles

The same work in Europe

ESCO occupation	ISCO	Match
homeopath	2230.1.2	broader
traditional chinese medicine therapist	2230.1.3	broader
acupuncturist	2230.1.1	broader
shiatsu practitioner	3255.5	broader
complementary therapist	2230.1	broader
aromatherapist	3255.2	broader

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