Which tasks appear in naturopath TCM job advertisements and how often? What is required?

Advertisements for naturopath TCM jobs contain all the requirements that a company places on new employees for the vacant job profile. Jobseekers will find all the important information about the vacancy in the job advertisements, such as

  • the activities
  • the employer's requirements (previous education, professional experience, personal skills and characteristics)
  • Further employer information

This information on the naturopath TCM job varies from company to company. We have selected the information from the relevant job advertisements from various recruitment agencies, looked at it and compiled it for you*:

 

Different job titles:

  • Naturopath TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine)
  • Traditional Chinese Medicine
  • TCM practitioner
  • TCM therapist
  • TCM alternative practitioner
  • Acupuncturist
  • Complementary medicine TCM
  • Alternative medicine practitioner TCM

 

Distribution of the individual tasks in a naturopath TCM job:

Diagnostics and treatment planning:

  • Medical history and diagnosis according to the principles of TCM
  • Creation of individual therapy plans
 approx. 25% of the time

Treatment and therapy: acupuncture, moxibustion, Tuina massage, cupping and other TCM techniques

 approx. 40% of the time

Consulting:

  • Nutritional advice according to TCM
  • Lifestyle and wellness advice
 approx. 10% of the time

Further training and expertise:

  • Continuous training to keep up to date with the latest developments in TCM
  • Getting to know and applying new techniques and approaches
  • Collaboration with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care
  • Referral to specialists or other therapists if required
 approx. 10% of the time

Administration:

  • Patient administration, appointment coordination
  • Ordering and managing materials and medicinal herbs
 approx. 10% of the time

Hygiene and safety:

  • Ensuring cleanliness and hygiene in the practice
  • Compliance with legal and professional standards and guidelines
 approx. 5% of the time

Requirements mentioned in job advertisements for a naturopath TCM job

Professional requirements
  • Completed basic education or high school diploma
  • Completed certified further training as a naturopath in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
  • Practical experience in the application of TCM techniques
Specialist knowledge for a naturopathic practitioner TCM job
  • Knowledge in alternative medicine
  • Knowledge of TCM techniques
  • Knowledge of health and safety regulations
  • Good knowledge of German
  • Knowledge of English or other languages advantageous
Personal characteristics
  • Communication skills and empathy
  • Physical and mental resilience and a balanced state of mind
  • Tolerance towards people who think differently and other value systems
  • Communication and problem-solving skills
  • Organizational skills
Other Naturopath TCM Job
  • Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and empathically with patients, colleagues and other healthcare providers
  • Empathy: The ability to empathize with patients, understand their concerns and build a trusting relationship
  • Organizational skills: Efficient management of appointments, patient files and herbal stocks
  • Problem-solving skills: The ability to approach challenges and unexpected situations in practice flexibly and creatively

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*The information listed here comes from a specific ad hoc study to give you a unique insight into the job market and desired employment. So that you know what is currently required in a naturopath / naturopath TCM job.

Schools with TCM training for a naturopathic TCM job