Which activities appear in relevant job advertisements and how often? What is required in the phyto therapist job?

Job advertisements for the phyto therapist job contain all the requirements that a company places on a new employee for the vacancy. People looking for a job will find all the important information about the vacancy they are looking for in the job advertisements, such as

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

This information on the phyto therapist job varies depending on the employer. We have collected the information from relevant job advertisements on various job portals, looked at it and summarized it for you*:

Different job titles:

Phytotherapist
Herbal medicine specialist
Naturopath
Alternative practitioner
Alternative medicine practitioner
Aromatherapist
Ethnobotanist
Traditional medicine practitioner
Botanical physician, botanical physician

Distribution of the individual tasks in a phyto therapist job:

Advice and care for patients: A phytotherapist advises patients on the use of medicinal plants and herbs for the treatment and prevention of diseases	approx. 50% of the time
Creation of individual treatment plans: Based on the patient's needs, the phytotherapist develops individual treatment plans with medicinal plants	approx. 20% of the time
Procurement and preparation of medicinal plants: This can include collecting, buying, drying and storing medicinal herbs as well as making teas, ointments, tinctures and other preparations	approx. 10% of the time
Education and training: Many phytotherapists offer courses or workshops on medicinal plants and their use Collaboration with other health professionals: A phytotherapist could work with doctors, pharmacists and other therapists to ensure the best possible treatment for the patient Further training and research: As in many medical and therapeutic professions, it is important to keep up to date with the latest research and to undergo regular further training	approx. 10% of the time
Administrative tasks: This may include bookkeeping, patient management, ordering supplies and other administrative tasks	approx. 10% of the time

Requirements mentioned in job advertisements for a phyto therapist job

Professional requirements	Completed basic training Completed training as a phytotherapist with certificate Proven practical experience
Specialist knowledge for a phyto therapist job	Experience in working with medicinal plants or in a related medical or therapeutic field Knowledge of medicinal plants, their uses and potential side effects Knowledge in diagnosis and counseling Fluent written and spoken German Foreign languages are an advantage
Personal characteristics	Affinity for herbal active ingredients and healing methods Interest in medical and psychological issues Enjoy working in an advisory capacity Communication skills and empathy If you have your own practice: economic skills to run your own business
Other Phyto Therapist Job / Therapist Job	Problem-solving: The ability to analyze complex problems and find effective solutions Listening: Active listening to fully understand the patient's concerns and needs Ethics and integrity: acting in the best interests of the patient and adhering to ethical guidelines and standards Organizational skills: Particularly important if you look after a lot of patients or have your own practice Lifelong learning: As phytotherapy is a constantly evolving field, the willingness to continuously learn and train is crucial

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*The information listed here comes from an ad hoc study to provide a unique insight into the job market. This way you know what is required in a phyto therapist job.

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