Naturopathic Physician – Primary Care
Puget Sound Area | Western Washington
A large community healthcare organization in the Puget Sound area of Western Washington is seeking a Naturopathic Physician to join its established primary care team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a physician who values a whole-person approach to healthcare and wants to combine evidence-based primary care with complementary and naturopathic medicine. The physician will work as part of a collaborative healthcare team focused on prevention, treatment, patient education, and improving long-term health outcomes.
The Opportunity
The Naturopathic Physician will diagnose, treat, and help prevent illness while providing comprehensive care within the organization’s primary care program. The position incorporates conventional primary care with naturopathic and complementary approaches based on each patient’s individual healthcare needs.
The physician will evaluate medical histories, examinations, diagnostic findings, and other clinical information to develop appropriate treatment plans. Care may incorporate nutritional medicine, therapeutic exercise, natural medicines, prescription medications, and other treatments within the physician’s applicable scope of practice.
Key responsibilities include:
- Provide naturopathic and primary care services to a diverse patient population
- Evaluate, diagnose, treat, and help prevent acute and chronic health conditions
- Develop individualized treatment and preventive care plans
- Educate patients regarding nutrition, therapeutic exercise, healthy behaviors, and disease prevention
- Incorporate complementary and naturopathic treatments when clinically appropriate
- Prescribe medications and other therapies within applicable scope of practice
- Collaborate with pharmacy professionals regarding complementary pharmacologic treatments
- Perform appropriate primary care and complementary medicine procedures within established privileges and competencies
- Refer patients to specialists and other healthcare providers when appropriate
- Educate patients about complementary healthcare and ongoing disease management
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice clinicians, pharmacy professionals, and other members of the healthcare team
- Mentor advanced practice clinicians as needed
- Participate in after-hours coverage and call as appropriate
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic health record
Qualifications
- Active Naturopathic Physician (ND) license OR active MD/DO license in Washington State, as applicable
- Board Certified or Board Eligible preferred, as applicable
- Active DEA registration/certification, as applicable
- Current CPR certification required
- Valid driver’s license required
- Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate is a patient-centered physician who values preventive medicine and takes a comprehensive approach to health and wellness. This individual should be comfortable integrating traditional primary care with complementary approaches while maintaining a strong commitment to evidence-based recommendations and appropriate coordination with other healthcare professionals.
Strong candidates will enjoy working collaboratively, educating patients, and helping individuals take an active role in managing their health.
Benefits & Highlights
The organization offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that may include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- 11 paid holidays
- Professional development and continuing education support
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary healthcare environment
- Opportunity to serve a diverse community and make a meaningful impact on patient health
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This position offers a unique opportunity to practice within an established community healthcare organization while bringing a broader, whole-person approach to primary care.
For a physician who is passionate about prevention, patient education, nutrition, complementary medicine, and long-term health, this is an opportunity to become an integral part of a multidisciplinary team serving communities throughout the Puget Sound area of Western Washington.