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Naturopathic Physicians

SOC 29-1299.01Job Zone 5 · Extensive Preparationv.26.05

Context coveredThis framework covers naturopathic physician practice across outpatient clinic, integrative health, academic, and organizational leadership settings, from supervised clinical training through executive-level practice leadership.

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Emerging
Entry / Apprentice
  1. Patient health histories — document identifying data, chief complaints, and psychosocial characteristics under supervising physician guidance in a clinical training setting.
  2. Patient intake interviews — conduct structured symptom and health history interviews using standardized forms under direct clinical oversight.
  3. Physical examination protocols — perform routine physical examinations and basic physiological function tests following established procedures in a supervised naturopathic clinic.
  4. Natural medicine fundamentals — identify and describe the properties of food-based botanical extracts, herbs, dietary supplements, and vitamins under attending physician direction.
  5. Therapeutic exercise guidance — convey basic naturopathic exercise and nutritional medicine recommendations to patients using pre-approved educational materials under supervision.
  6. Diagnostic test interpretation — review laboratory and diagnostic radiology results alongside supervising physicians to support differential diagnosis in a clinical rotation environment.
  7. Patient education delivery — explain health care management concepts to patients using structured scripts and approved handouts under clinical mentor review.
  8. Naturopathic modality basics — assist in administering hydrotherapy, homeopathy, or electrotherapy treatments under direct physician supervision in an outpatient naturopathic setting.
  9. Medical records software — enter and retrieve patient data using electronic health record and medical software systems in compliance with clinic documentation standards.
  10. Evidence-based literature — locate and summarize relevant scientific and clinical literature using information retrieval software to support case preparation under faculty guidance.
Developing
Mid-level / Established
  1. Comprehensive patient histories — document complete medical, family, and psychosocial histories with reduced oversight, applying clinical judgment to identify relevant chief complaints in an independent outpatient clinic.
  2. Diagnostic reasoning — synthesize symptom profiles, health histories, and laboratory findings to formulate working diagnoses with routine case complexity in a naturopathic primary care setting.
  3. Natural medicine prescribing — select and dispense or prescribe appropriate botanical extracts, nutraceuticals, amino acids, and vitamins for common conditions in accordance with scope-of-practice regulations.
  4. Therapeutic regimen planning — design individualized exercise and nutritional medicine programs for patients managing chronic wellness conditions in a private or integrative clinic environment.
  5. Naturopathic modality administration — administer hydrotherapy, Oriental medicine, Ayurvedic, or diathermy treatments autonomously for familiar clinical presentations in an outpatient naturopathic practice.
  6. Patient health education — educate patients on self-management strategies and lifestyle modifications, adapting communication style to varying health literacy levels in a community clinic context.
  7. Physiological function assessment — conduct electrocardiograms and other physiological measurements, interpreting results to support diagnostic conclusions with minimal supervisory input.
  8. Clinical documentation quality — maintain accurate, thorough, and timely patient records using medical and billing software in compliance with regulatory and insurance requirements.
  9. Problem-solving under uncertainty — apply inductive and deductive reasoning to resolve ambiguous or multi-factorial clinical presentations using available diagnostic data in routine practice.
  10. Interdisciplinary collaboration — coordinate patient care recommendations with allied health professionals and referring physicians using clear written and oral communication in a collaborative care setting.
Proficient
Senior / Expert IC
  1. Complex differential diagnosis — integrate patient histories, physical examination findings, laboratory data, and radiological results to diagnose multi-system health conditions autonomously across the full clinical scope of naturopathic practice.
  2. Advanced natural medicine therapeutics — prescribe and manage complex natural medicine regimens combining botanical extracts, dietary supplements, and nutraceuticals for patients with comorbid or refractory conditions in a specialty naturopathic practice.
  3. Individualized multi-modal treatment — design and implement comprehensive treatment plans incorporating homeopathy, hydrotherapy, electrotherapy, and diathermy for non-routine or complex patient presentations.
  4. Nutritional and lifestyle medicine — formulate sophisticated nutritional medicine and therapeutic exercise protocols for chronic disease management, grounded in current evidence-based science and individualized patient data.
  5. Critical appraisal of evidence — evaluate and apply emerging naturopathic and biomedical research to clinical decision-making, integrating findings from diverse scientific disciplines including chemistry, biology, and pharmacology.
  6. Patient health systems analysis — assess the interacting biological, psychological, and sociological determinants of a patient's health trajectory to develop holistic, long-term care strategies in a private or integrative clinic setting.
  7. Regulatory and scope compliance — navigate state licensure requirements, formulary restrictions, and scope-of-practice statutes when prescribing natural medicines or performing physical agents therapy across varied jurisdictions.
  8. Clinical technology optimization — leverage medical software, spreadsheet analytics, and point-of-sale systems to monitor patient outcomes, manage practice operations, and identify population-level health trends.
  9. Health coaching and behavior change — guide patients through sustained lifestyle transformation using active listening, motivational strategies, and tailored instructional approaches for complex behavioral health challenges.
  10. Mentorship of emerging practitioners — supervise and provide structured feedback to student clinicians or junior naturopathic doctors during patient encounters in an academic or preceptorship clinical environment.
Advanced
Lead / Principal / Executive
  1. Naturopathic practice leadership — establish clinical standards, treatment protocols, and quality improvement frameworks for a multi-provider naturopathic or integrative medicine organization at the systems level.
  2. Curriculum and training development — design and implement advanced naturopathic medical education programs, competency assessments, and clinical training pathways for accredited professional programs.
  3. Clinical research stewardship — lead or oversee research initiatives investigating naturopathic modalities, botanical medicine efficacy, or integrative health outcomes, translating findings into evidence-based practice guidelines.
  4. Health policy advocacy — represent naturopathic medicine before licensing boards, legislative bodies, and professional associations to influence scope-of-practice expansion and integrative health policy at the state or national level.
  5. Interdisciplinary systems integration — architect collaborative care models that embed naturopathic physicians within hospital systems, accountable care organizations, or community health networks to optimize patient outcomes.
  6. Organizational strategic planning — direct the long-term clinical and operational strategy of a naturopathic health center, aligning workforce development, financial sustainability, and patient care quality objectives.
  7. Complex population health management — lead naturopathic approaches to chronic disease prevention and wellness promotion across defined patient populations, applying systems analysis and epidemiological data to program design.
  8. Advanced practitioner mentorship — coach senior naturopathic physicians and clinical leads on complex case management, professional development, and leadership competencies within a large practice or academic medical center.
  9. Knowledge dissemination — author peer-reviewed publications, clinical guidelines, or textbook content that advances the theoretical and practical foundations of naturopathic medicine for the professional community.
  10. Ethics and professional standards governance — chair or actively contribute to ethics committees, professional standards bodies, or accreditation review panels that shape the integrity and accountability of naturopathic medical practice.

AI-at-Work Competency Framework

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How a worker at each mastery level uses, directs, and evaluates AI tools in this occupation. Each statement cites its evidence inline; click a citation chip to verify the source.

Emerging
  1. AI-assisted literature review — queries an LLM to surface recent evidence on botanical extracts, dietary supplements, or nutraceutical interactions, then cross-checks findings against established clinical references before advising patients Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
Developing
  1. Patient documentation drafting — delegates the initial structuring of patient histories, chief complaints, and psychosocial summaries to an AI assistant, then reviews and corrects the output before finalizing the clinical record Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  2. Therapeutic education content generation — directs an AI tool to draft patient-facing materials on nutritional medicine or exercise regimens, then edits for accuracy, tone, and individual patient context Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
Proficient
  1. Diagnostic reasoning augmentation — feeds symptom profiles and physiological test results into an AI assistant to generate differential considerations, while retaining sole clinical judgment over final diagnosis and treatment selection Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. Supplement-herb interaction screening — runs prospective prescriptions through an AI tool to flag known herb-drug or herb-nutrient interactions, then applies critical thinking to evaluate clinical relevance before dispensing Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  3. Reading comprehension acceleration — uses AI summarization to process dense research literature on naturopathic interventions at high speed, applying professional expertise to evaluate the quality and applicability of condensed evidence Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
Advanced
  1. AI workflow orchestration for integrative care — designs and oversees a multi-step AI-assisted pipeline covering literature synthesis, documentation drafting, and patient education production, benchmarking time savings and accuracy against manual baselines while preserving clinical authority at every decision node Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. Augmentation boundary governance — establishes practice-level protocols defining which naturopathic tasks are delegated to AI tools versus reserved for physician judgment, grounded in the Q2 augmentation profile of the occupation and communicated to clinical staff Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..]
Evidence pack
AEI usage
Task observations: 141
Augment share: 14.1%
Time saved: 89.1%
AI autonomy: 3.47
SAFI positioning
Top skill: Reading Comprehension
Score: 45.5 / 100
Quadrant: Q2_ai_augmented
precision: exact
WEF cluster
Human-Technology Interaction
human_technology_interaction
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Pathsmith Durable Skills Framework

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Ten durable-skill domains mapped to four proficiency/role levels for each occupation. Each statement is aligned to the Pathsmith taxonomy, derived from trusted grounding data and mapped to occupation-specific O*NET tasks and skills.

1Communication12 statements
Emerging
  1. Patient intake narration — documents chief complaints and symptom timelines using structured intake forms during initial patient encounters Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Health education delivery — explains basic naturopathic principles and treatment rationale to patients using plain language Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Written record initiation — drafts preliminary patient history notes capturing identifying data and psychosocial characteristics in clinical records O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Therapeutic dialogue — elicits detailed symptom histories and lifestyle patterns through active listening and open-ended questioning during patient interviews Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Nutritional counseling communication — conveys dietary and supplement regimens with clarity, addressing patient questions about dosage and expected outcomes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Interdisciplinary correspondence — writes referral letters and case summaries communicating naturopathic findings to allopathic colleagues and specialists O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Informed consent communication — explains risks, benefits, and alternatives of treatments such as hydrotherapy, homeopathy, and botanical prescriptions in terms patients comprehend and can act upon Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Diagnostic result presentation — communicates laboratory findings, physiological test results, and electrocardiogram interpretations to patients with contextual health guidance O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Health education programming — delivers structured educational sessions on therapeutic exercise, nutritional medicine, and lifestyle modification across diverse patient populations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Patient empowerment communication — designs and delivers multilayered health literacy materials that translate complex integrative medicine concepts into actionable self-care strategies for chronic disease populations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Professional thought leadership — authors clinical case studies, patient education curricula, or community health content that advances public understanding of naturopathic medicine Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Cross-disciplinary communication modeling — mentors resident practitioners in adaptive communication techniques for culturally diverse and health-literate-limited patient groups Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
2Leadership10 statements
Emerging
  1. Clinical initiative — takes ownership of assigned patient cases by proactively gathering health histories and preparing treatment proposals without prompting Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Team participation — contributes naturopathic perspectives during multidisciplinary care team discussions on shared patient cases Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Care coordination leadership — directs patient care plans across integrative treatment modalities, aligning botanical, nutritional, and physical therapy components toward unified therapeutic goals Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Patient advocacy — champions patient-centered approaches within clinical settings, ensuring naturopathic treatment options are represented in shared decision-making conversations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Practice protocol development — leads development and implementation of evidence-informed clinical protocols for naturopathic treatment of common chronic conditions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Community health leadership — organizes and facilitates community wellness programs promoting preventive naturopathic care and lifestyle medicine to underserved populations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Clinical supervision — guides and evaluates student practitioners or junior associates through patient case reviews and clinical skill demonstrations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Integrative medicine program leadership — architects and leads integrative health departments or naturopathic clinics, establishing standards of care, staff development, and quality improvement initiatives Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Professional advocacy leadership — represents naturopathic medicine in policy, regulatory, or legislative forums, advancing scope-of-practice and licensure outcomes at state or national levels Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Mentorship ecosystem — builds structured mentorship programs for emerging naturopathic physicians, translating clinical expertise into reproducible professional development frameworks Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
3Metacognition9 statements
Emerging
  1. Diagnostic self-assessment — reflects on accuracy of preliminary diagnoses after receiving confirmatory test results to identify gaps in clinical reasoning Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Learning strategy awareness — identifies personal knowledge deficits in botanical medicine or physiological testing and seeks targeted continuing education to address them Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Clinical reasoning monitoring — tracks diagnostic thought processes during patient workups, pausing to evaluate whether working hypotheses align with emerging physical examination and laboratory findings Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Treatment outcome reflection — evaluates the effectiveness of prescribed natural medicines and therapeutic regimens after follow-up visits and adjusts reasoning frameworks accordingly Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Bias recognition in diagnosis — identifies and corrects cognitive shortcuts or confirmation biases when evaluating symptom presentations that span conventional and naturopathic diagnostic frameworks Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Continuing competency planning — systematically audits clinical practice performance data to design personalized professional development plans covering new modalities such as Ayurvedic medicine or electrotherapy Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Case complexity calibration — accurately gauges the limits of naturopathic intervention for complex or deteriorating cases and plans timely referral or co-management accordingly Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Metacognitive mentorship — teaches student practitioners to monitor and interrogate their own diagnostic reasoning processes through structured Socratic case debriefs Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Systemic practice evaluation — conducts longitudinal self-audit of patient outcomes across naturopathic modalities, using findings to refine personal clinical epistemology and publish reflective practice insights Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
4Critical Thinking11 statements
Emerging
  1. Differential diagnosis initiation — generates a preliminary list of diagnostic possibilities based on patient-reported symptoms and basic physical examination findings Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Evidence identification — locates peer-reviewed research on botanical extracts, nutraceuticals, or homeopathic preparations relevant to a patient's presenting condition Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Diagnostic test interpretation — analyzes laboratory and diagnostic radiology results in conjunction with patient history to narrow differential diagnoses toward evidence-supported conclusions O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Treatment evidence evaluation — critically appraises clinical research quality supporting specific naturopathic interventions, distinguishing robust evidence from anecdotal or low-quality sources Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Risk-benefit analysis — evaluates contraindications, herb-drug interactions, and patient-specific risk factors before prescribing botanical or supplemental treatments Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Integrative diagnostic reasoning — synthesizes physiological function test results, electrocardiograms, psychosocial histories, and physical examination findings into coherent, prioritized diagnoses Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Clinical judgment under ambiguity — makes sound treatment decisions for patients presenting with complex multisystem complaints where diagnostic clarity is incomplete Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Protocol critique — evaluates existing naturopathic clinical protocols against emerging research and identifies specific modifications warranted by new evidence Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Evidence synthesis leadership — leads systematic review or meta-analysis of naturopathic intervention outcomes, producing critical analyses that inform practice guidelines Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Complex case reasoning — resolves diagnostically ambiguous cases involving overlapping conventional and naturopathic etiologies by constructing and testing multiple evidence-based reasoning pathways Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Critical thinking curriculum design — designs case-based learning modules that train emerging naturopathic physicians in evidence appraisal and clinical decision-making under uncertainty Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
5Collaboration9 statements
Emerging
  1. Referral initiation — communicates patient needs and naturopathic findings to primary care physicians or specialists when cases exceed naturopathic scope Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Peer learning participation — engages in clinical case conferences, contributing naturopathic perspectives while integrating feedback from multidisciplinary colleagues Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Integrative care coordination — collaborates with dietitians, physical therapists, and mental health practitioners to align naturopathic treatment plans with co-managed patient care goals Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Patient care team contribution — shares diagnostic findings from physiological assessments and laboratory workups with healthcare team members to inform joint treatment planning O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Community health partnership — collaborates with public health organizations and wellness practitioners to co-develop preventive care initiatives rooted in naturopathic principles Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Co-treatment protocol design — partners with conventional medical providers to create integrated treatment protocols that coordinate pharmaceutical and naturopathic interventions without contraindication Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Shared decision-making facilitation — leads structured collaborative conversations with patients and their family members to build consensus around complex naturopathic and integrative care plans Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Integrative team model design — architects formal collaborative care models that embed naturopathic physicians within hospital systems, primary care networks, or cancer care centers Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Cross-professional education — designs and delivers interprofessional training programs that teach conventional and naturopathic practitioners to collaborate effectively on shared patient populations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
6Character10 statements
Emerging
  1. Professional boundary adherence — practices within established naturopathic scope-of-practice guidelines and refers patients to appropriate providers when clinical limits are reached Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Confidentiality maintenance — protects patient health information documented in clinical records and psychosocial histories in compliance with legal and ethical standards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Informed consent integrity — ensures patients receive complete, unbiased information about naturopathic treatments, including evidence limitations, before proceeding with care Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Cultural humility — adapts therapeutic approaches and communication to respect patients' cultural beliefs, family dynamics, and values without imposing naturopathic ideology Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Accountability in outcomes — acknowledges and documents treatment failures or adverse responses to natural medicines, adjusting care plans transparently and promptly Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Ethical prescribing practice — selects and recommends botanical medicines, supplements, and nutraceuticals based on clinical evidence and patient need rather than commercial or financial incentives Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Professional honesty under pressure — communicates the boundaries of naturopathic evidence honestly to patients who seek alternatives to conventional cancer treatment or other high-stakes conditions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Institutional integrity — upholds ethical standards in clinical documentation, billing practices, and scope representation within multi-provider practice environments Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Ethics standard-setting — contributes to the development of professional codes of conduct or ethical guidelines for naturopathic practice at the state or national association level Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Character modeling — demonstrates and articulates principled clinical decision-making in teaching environments, cultivating ethical reasoning in the next generation of naturopathic physicians Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
7Creativity9 statements
Emerging
  1. Treatment customization — adapts standard botanical or dietary supplement protocols to fit individual patient preferences, lifestyles, and co-existing health conditions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Novel intake approaches — experiments with structured interview formats or intake questionnaire designs that capture psychosocial and lifestyle factors more comprehensively Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Integrative protocol construction — combines therapeutic modalities such as hydrotherapy, Oriental medicine, and nutritional supplementation into personalized, multi-modal treatment plans not addressed by single-modality approaches Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Patient education innovation — creates visual, narrative, or interactive tools that translate naturopathic treatment rationale into formats patients find engaging and memorable Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Therapeutic experimentation — designs and monitors individualized treatment trials using Ayurvedic, homeopathic, or electrotherapy modalities for conditions with limited established protocols, documenting outcomes systematically Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Community health program design — creates original preventive health programs that integrate naturopathic medicine with community-specific cultural practices and health literacy levels Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Clinical tool development — designs novel physiological assessment workflows or patient-monitoring instruments tailored to naturopathic diagnostic frameworks Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Modality integration innovation — pioneers novel combinations of established naturopathic and conventional modalities, validating outcomes through systematic case series or clinical research Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Curriculum design creativity — develops groundbreaking naturopathic medical education curricula that integrate emerging research, traditional healing systems, and evidence-based medicine into cohesive competency frameworks Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
8Growth Mindset10 statements
Emerging
  1. Continuing education engagement — attends professional development workshops on emerging naturopathic modalities such as advanced botanical pharmacology or functional medicine diagnostics Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Feedback receptivity — incorporates supervising physician feedback on patient history documentation and diagnostic reasoning into subsequent clinical practice Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Evidence integration — updates naturopathic treatment approaches in response to new clinical research on nutraceuticals, herbal extracts, or integrative therapies Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Diagnostic challenge persistence — continues systematic clinical inquiry through ambiguous or unresponsive patient cases rather than reverting to premature diagnostic closure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Skill expansion — proactively pursues training in underutilized naturopathic modalities such as diathermy or electroencephalographic interpretation to broaden clinical capability Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Outcome-driven adaptation — systematically reviews patient treatment outcomes across modalities and revises clinical approaches based on aggregated response data Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Setback reframing — treats patient cases with poor therapeutic response as learning opportunities, conducting structured case reviews to extract and apply clinical insights Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Scope expansion — masters newly regulated naturopathic procedures or prescribing authorities as licensure evolves, proactively preparing through training before scope changes take effect Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Learning culture cultivation — creates a clinical environment where student and junior naturopathic practitioners view diagnostic errors and patient feedback as structured learning resources Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Research engagement — participates in or designs clinical trials on naturopathic interventions, applying findings to evolve personal and institutional practice standards continuously Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
9Mindfulness10 statements
Emerging
  1. Presence in patient encounters — maintains focused attention on patient communication during intake interviews, avoiding distraction from administrative or clinical multitasking Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Emotional awareness — recognizes personal emotional reactions triggered by distressing patient histories or outcomes and maintains professional composure during the clinical encounter Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Attentive physical examination — applies deliberate, unhurried observation during physiological assessments, noting subtle clinical signs that inform naturopathic diagnosis Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Compassionate engagement — sustains empathetic, non-judgmental presence with patients navigating chronic illness, treatment failure, or psychosocial adversity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Workload awareness — monitors personal cognitive and emotional load across a full patient schedule and implements intentional recovery strategies between high-complexity consultations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Intentional therapeutic environment — structures clinical interactions to minimize environmental and interpersonal stressors, supporting patients' receptivity to naturopathic counseling and lifestyle guidance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Emotional regulation under uncertainty — maintains grounded, deliberate clinical judgment when managing patients presenting with complex, multisystem or high-stakes conditions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Mindful prescribing — pauses to fully evaluate patient-specific context, including psychosocial and cultural factors, before finalizing natural medicine or therapeutic regimens Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Mindfulness-based care integration — incorporates validated mindfulness-based interventions into naturopathic treatment plans for patients with stress-mediated or psychosomatic conditions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Practitioner wellness modeling — designs and leads practitioner resilience and mindfulness programs within naturopathic training institutions or clinical practice networks Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
10Fortitude10 statements
Emerging
  1. Diagnostic persistence — continues systematic clinical inquiry across multiple visits when initial treatments for complex conditions produce insufficient patient response Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Uncertainty tolerance — maintains clinical stability and patient confidence when diagnostic results are inconclusive or treatment timelines extend beyond patient expectations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Chronic case resilience — sustains therapeutic commitment and clinical creativity across long-term management of patients with complex, treatment-resistant chronic conditions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Scope challenge navigation — maintains professional position and evidence-based practice when patients, families, or referring providers challenge the validity of naturopathic interventions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. High-acuity composure — responds to acute patient deterioration or emergent presentations with decisive action and calm clinical reasoning, stabilizing the patient while coordinating emergency referrals Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Advocacy persistence — sustains prolonged efforts to expand naturopathic scope-of-practice recognition within healthcare institutions or regulatory environments despite systemic resistance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Patient non-adherence resilience — persists in building therapeutic alliance and redesigning treatment regimens with patients who repeatedly struggle to adhere to naturopathic lifestyle recommendations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Burnout resistance — sustains clinical quality and patient-centered care across high patient volumes and administrative demands through deliberate professional self-care and boundary-setting Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Systemic change fortitude — leads sustained, multi-year advocacy campaigns for integrative medicine policy reform or naturopathic licensure expansion despite entrenched institutional opposition Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Resilience mentorship — equips student and junior naturopathic practitioners with frameworks for sustaining professional commitment through diagnostic uncertainty, patient loss, and career adversity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Sources:Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
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Doctor (Dr) · Naturopath · Naturopathic Doctor · Naturopathic Endocrinologist · Naturopathic Medicine Doctor · Naturopathic Oncologist · Naturopathic Oncology Provider · Physician
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Problem SensitivityOral ExpressionInductive ReasoningDeductive ReasoningWritten ComprehensionOral ComprehensionSpeech ClaritySpeech RecognitionInformation OrderingWritten Expression
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Attention to DetailIntellectual CuriosityCautiousnessDependabilityEmpathyCooperation
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  1. Document patients' histories, including identifying data, chief complaints, illnesses, previous medical or family histories, or psychosocial characteristics.
  2. Educate patients about health care management.
  3. Advise patients about therapeutic exercise and nutritional medicine regimens.
  4. Conduct physical examinations and physiological function tests for diagnostic purposes.
  5. Administer, dispense, or prescribe natural medicines, such as food or botanical extracts, herbs, dietary supplements, vitamins, nutraceuticals, and amino acids.
  6. Interview patients to document symptoms and health histories.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
CIP education codes
51.330051.330151.330351.330451.330551.330651.339951.340151.349951.370151.370251.370351.370451.3799

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