Which activities appear in relevant job advertisements and how often? What is required in a naturopath job?

Job advertisements for naturopaths contain all the requirements that a company places on a new employee for the vacancy. People looking for a job will find all the important information about the vacancy to be filled in job advertisements, such as

  • the activities
  • the employer's requirements such as previous education, professional experience, personal skills and characteristics
  • the company-related information

This information on the job of naturopath varies depending on the employer. We have collected the information from relevant job advertisements on various job boards, looked at it and summarized it for you*:

 

Different job titles:

  • Naturopath
  • Complementary therapist
  • Complementary therapist
  • Naturopath, naturopath
  • Alternative medicine practitioner
  • Alternative medicine practitioner
  • Naturopath
  • Homeopath
  • Acupuncturist
  • Acupressure therapist
  • Respiratory therapist
  • Movement and body therapist
  • Craniosacral therapist
  • Eutony therapist
  • Reflexology therapist
  • Aromatherapist
  • Kinesiologist
  • Ayurveda therapist
  • Structural Integration Therapist
  • Shiatsu therapist
  • Yoga therapist
  • TCM therapist, traditional Chinese medicine practitioner

 

Distribution of the individual tasks in the naturopath job:

Advice and treatment of patients: A naturopath should be able to advise patients in detail about natural healing methods and carry out appropriate treatments

 approx. 50% of the time

Diagnostics: This could include recognizing signs of illness through traditional or alternative methods, such as pulse diagnosis, tongue diagnosis or other naturopathic diagnostic methods

 approx. 15% of the time

Creating treatment plans: Based on the diagnosis, a naturopath should be able to create individualized treatment plans that take into account the patient's specific needs and conditions

 approx. 10% of the time
  • Administrative tasks: Depending on the role and work environment, a naturopath could also be tasked with administrative duties, such as patient record keeping, scheduling appointments or ordering treatment materials
  • Compliance with legal and ethical standards: It is important that a naturopath knows and follows the applicable legal requirements and acts ethically correct
 approx. 15% of the time
  • Further training: Naturopathy is a constantly evolving field. It is therefore important that a naturopath undergoes continuous further training and stays informed about the latest findings and treatment methods
  • Networking: cooperation with other healthcare providers to ensure patients receive comprehensive care
 approx. 10% of the time

Requirements mentioned in job advertisements for a job as a naturopath

Professional requirements
  • Completed basic education
  • Training as a complementary therapist or naturopath with certificate
  • Possibly even further training to become a certified complementary therapist or certified naturopathic practitioner
  • Practical knowledge of the chosen EMR method
Specialist knowledge for a job as a naturopath
  • Knowledge of alternative medicine or complementary therapy methods according to EMR
  • Knowledge of alternative and natural healing methods
  • Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology
  • Diagnostic knowledge
  • Knowledge about the creation of individualized treatment
Personal characteristics
  • Interest in medical and psychological issues
  • Communication skills and good listening skills
  • Analytical thinking and skillful hands
  • Discretion and good reputation
  • If you have your own practice: economic skills to run your own business
Other Job Naturopath
  • Diagnostic skills: The ability to correctly interpret symptoms and signs to make an accurate diagnosis and formulate an appropriate treatment plan
  • Communication skills: A naturopath must be able to communicate effectively and empathetically with patients to understand their complaints, explain the proposed treatment and make recommendations
  • Listening: The ability to listen carefully to patients to get a complete picture of their health problems and circumstances
  • Empathy and compassion: A naturopath should show understanding and compassion for patients and their health challenges
  • Critical thinking skills: the ability to analyze and critically evaluate information and make informed decisions

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*The information listed here comes from an ad hoc study to provide a unique insight into the job market and what is required in a naturopathic job.

Schools with naturopathic training for the job of naturopath