How to hire a naturopathic physician

How to hire a naturopathic physician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step naturopathic physician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a naturopathic physician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new naturopathic physician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The naturopathic physician hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a naturopathic physician to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a naturopathic physician that fits the bill.

   The following list breaks down different types of naturopathic physicians and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Naturopathic Physician	Description	Hourly rate
   Naturopathic Physician		$46-182
   Physician	Physicians' general responsibility is to check, diagnose, and treat a patient's condition to improve their overall wellness. A physician could be General Practitioners or Specialist Physicians, wherein General Practitioners are physicians who provide regular checkups for patients depending on their needs and refer them to a Specialist Physicians who are more skilled in a particular field of expertise for a thorough diagnosis... Show more	$61-212

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Patients
   • Primary Care
   • IV
   • Chronic Disease Management
   • Weight Loss
   • Diabetes
   • Physical Examinations
   • Private Practice
   • Family Medicine
   • Pain Management
   • Direct Patient Care
   • Pediatrics
   • Family Practice
   • Integrative Medicine

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Educate patients on supplement and prescription medication interactions.
   • Educate patients on supplement and prescription medication interactions and optimization and provide appropriate referrals.
   • Provide overall quality prenatal health care, gynecological services, patient triage, refer patients with complications, provide patient education service
   • Case, endotracheal intubation and artificial mechanical ventilation to which it require, bladder catheterizations rectal and nasogastric.

   More naturopathic physician duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your naturopathic physician job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A naturopathic physician salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, naturopathic physicians' average salary in hawaii is 25% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level naturopathic physicians earn 75% less than senior-level naturopathic physicians.
   • Certifications. A naturopathic physician with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a naturopathic physician's salary.

   Average naturopathic physician salary

   $191,549yearly

   $92.09 hourly rate

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   Entry-level naturopathic physician salary

   $96,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 18, 2025

   Average naturopathic physician salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$222,239	$107
   2	Oregon	$192,164	$92
   3	Arizona	$188,922	$91
   4	Washington	$173,542	$83
   5	Hawaii	$141,895	$68

   Average naturopathic physician salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Green Oaks Hospital	$224,655	$108.01
   2	Center For Natural Health Inc	$220,528	$106.02

4. Writing a naturopathic physician job description

   A naturopathic physician job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a naturopathic physician job description:

   Naturopathic physician job description example

   Join Peninsula Community Health Services (PCHS) in making a difference in people's lives and the surrounding community every day. PCHS exemplifies a culture of community service that is Patient Driven, Empathetic, and Staff Empowered. We are, a Federally Qualified Health Center supporting access to healthcare services (medical, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health) for Kitsap County, Mason County, and Rural Pierce County.
   *Our Mission*
   
   PCHS exemplifies a culture of community service. Our patients come from all walks of life. PCHS services are available to our patients without regard for ability to pay.
   
   *Our Vision*
   
   PCHS strives to eliminate healthcare disparities in our community. We have medical and dental clinics located throughout Kitsap and Mason and rural Pierce County and a dedicated team working together to create a care plan that's right for you. We also bring that care directly to our patients who can't easily make it into our traditional clinics through our mobile clinics, school-based health centers, and by partnering with our community service agencies to deliver care on their premises.
   
   *Our Guiding Principle*
   
   Here at PCHS, our guiding principle is to see and value every person. We believe all patients have the right to be treated with respect and dignity with an acknowledgment that this includes their cultural, social, spiritual, and personal values and beliefs.
   
   *Our Core Values*
   
   Every member of PCHS stands by our Core Values: Patient driven. Empathetic. Staff Empowered.
   
   We are an employer of choice because we offer:
   * Full comprehensive benefits including, health, life, disability, 403(b), CME allowance (specified positions), and more…
   * Wellness benefits
   * School loan repayment potential (providers only)
   * Four- or five-day work weeks and flexible schedule-allows plenty of time for work/life balance (clinical staff only)
   * Mission-driven-be a part of a group that truly cares about their community and has the goal to give back
   
   *Job Summary*
   The Naturopathic Physician (ND) will diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases using a system of practice that is based on the natural healing capacity of individuals. The Physician may use physiological, psychological, or mechanical methods and may also use natural medicines, prescription or legend drugs, foods, herbs, or other natural remedies.
   
   *Essential Duties and Responsibilities*
   * Practice naturopathic medicine within the scope of the primary care program
   * Analyze medical history, reports, findings of tests, and examination to determine conditions/diagnosis and provide appropriate treatments
   * Advises patients about therapeutic exercise and nutritional medicine regimens. Administers, dispenses, or prescribes natural medicines such as food or botanical extracts, herbs, dietary supplements, vitamins, nutraceuticals, and amino acids.
   * Collaborate with pharmacy team regarding complementary pharmacologic treatments.
   * Promote health by advising patients about diet, behaviors, and methods for prevention of disease based on evidence-based recommendations.
   * Perform procedures within scope of primary care and complementary medicine programs and the provider's surgical competency/privileges
   * Refer patients to medical specialist for consultation especially to other traditional health care providers when necessary.
   * Educate patients about complementary health care and management.
   * Share in the after-hours coverage and calls as appropriate
   * Mentor Advance Practice Clinicians as needed
   * Familiar with using electronic health record (Ex. Athena)
   * Monitor, and where applicable, oversee relevant provider and care staff to ensure delivery of care
   * Other duties as assigned
   
   *Supervisory Responsibilities*
   This position has no direct reports.
   
   *Qualifications*
   * Active MD or DO License in Washington State (required)
   * Board Certified or Board Eligible (preferred)
   * Active DEA Certification (required)
   * Active CPR Certification (required)
   * Valid driver's license (required)
   
   *Skills*
   
   Must have excellent communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team; to receive and respond well to feedback. Possess strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills; time-management and organizational skills, including being punctual, responsive, and efficient. Perform job with professionalism and good judgment.
   
   *Work Environment and Physical Demands*
   
   With multiple locations and settings, PCHS' work environment and physical demands vary greatly depending on the employee's role. Essential job functions include the following: The employee is required to talk, hear, see, smell, sit and stand. The employee is frequently required to move around the facility; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Employees may be exposed to mechanical parts and moderate noise levels. Reasonable accommodations may be available to individuals with disabilities to perform their essential job functions.
   
   *Equal Opportunity*
   
   Peninsula Community Health Services is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not exclude persons from employment or application for employment from receipt of or participation in programs, activities, services on the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, age, military status, marital status, religion, the presence of a physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law_._
   
   Job Type: Full-time
   
   Benefits:
   * Dental insurance
   * Health insurance
   * Health savings account
   * Life insurance
   * Paid time off
   * Referral program
   * Retirement plan
   * Vision insurance
   Medical specialties:
   * Primary Care
   Schedule:
   * 10 hour shift
   * 4x10
   * 5x8
   * 8 hour shift
   
   Ability to commute/relocate:
   * Bremerton, WA 98337: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
   
   Work Location: One location

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5. Post your job

   To find naturopathic physicians for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any naturopathic physicians they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level naturopathic physicians with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your naturopathic physician job on Zippia to find and recruit naturopathic physician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as healthcarejobsite, health jobs nationwide, hospitalcareers, medreps.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit naturopathic physicians, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new naturopathic physician

   Once you've selected the best naturopathic physician candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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