O*NET-SOC 29-1299.01

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.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3

Document patients' histories, including identifying data, chief complaints, illnesses, previous medical or family histories, or psychosocial characteristics.Core18418
Educate patients about health care management.Core18412
Advise patients about therapeutic exercise and nutritional medicine regimens.Core18413
Conduct physical examinations and physiological function tests for diagnostic purposes.Core18410
Administer, dispense, or prescribe natural medicines, such as food or botanical extracts, herbs, dietary supplements, vitamins, nutraceuticals, and amino acids.Core18409
Interview patients to document symptoms and health histories.Core18411
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.Core18414
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.Core18408
Consult with other health professionals to provide optimal patient care, referring patients to traditional health care professionals as necessary.Core18420
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.Core18407
Maintain professional development through activities such as postgraduate education, continuing education, preceptorships, and residency programs.Core18406
Obtain medical records from previous physicians or other health care providers for the purpose of patient evaluation.Core18424
Conduct periodic public health maintenance activities such as immunizations and screenings for diseases and disease risk factors.Core18423
Perform venipuncture or skin pricking to collect blood samples.Core18415
Monitor updates from public health agencies to keep abreast of health trends.Core18422
Perform mobilizations and high-velocity adjustments to joints or soft tissues, using principles of massage, stretching, or resistance.Core18405
Prescribe synthetic drugs under the supervision of medical doctors or within the allowances of regulatory bodies.Core18417
Perform minor surgical procedures, such as removing warts, moles, or cysts, sampling tissues for skin cancer or lipomas, and applying or removing sutures.Supplemental18419
Report patterns of patients' health conditions, such as disease status and births, to public health agencies.Core18421
Treat minor cuts, abrasions, or contusions.Core18416

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 15 examples in 7 categories, 2 Hot Technology

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Medical software

Enova eNatro
NaturaeMed OfficePro
Naturopathic Clinic software
NaturoPlus
Power Diary
SimpleClinic Practice Management software
Trigram Software AcuBase Pro
ZYTO LSA Pro

Billing and invoicing software

EZ-Zone Software Alternative Medical Billing

Video conferencing software

Google MeetIn Demand
ZoomHot TechnologyIn Demand

Label making software

Labeling software

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft ExcelHot Technology

Information retrieval or search software

Online medical databases

Internet browser software

Web browser software

Detailed Work Activities

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Getting Information

Gather medical information from patient histories.
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Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

Examine patients to assess general physical condition.
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Analyzing Data or Information

Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Diagnose medical conditions.
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Maintain medical or professional knowledge.
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Handling and Moving Objects

Collect biological specimens from patients.
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Documenting/Recording Information

Prepare official health documents or records.
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Record patient medical histories.
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
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Assisting and Caring for Others

Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources.
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Treat patients using physical therapy techniques.
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Administer non-intravenous medications.
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Immunize patients.
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Treat acute illnesses, infections, or injuries.
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Operate on patients to treat conditions.
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Treat patients using alternative medical procedures.
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Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers.
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Advise patients on healthcare system processes.
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Monitoring and Controlling Resources

Order medical diagnostic or clinical tests.
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Prescribe medications.
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Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

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Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed

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WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

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Level mix

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Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

No NICE work role maps to this job.