The findings of the report are based on a survey of physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists conducted online from September to November 2012. The 590 respondents were self-selected.
Eighty percent of survey respondents reported being satisfied or very satisfied with their current jobs.
The top drivers of therapist satisfaction, according to the survey, are:
• Making a difference in patients’ lives — 37 percent
• Coworkers/teamwork — 35 percent
• Work-life balance — 16 percent
• Compensation/benefits — 12 percent
• Patient outcomes — 11 percent
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Top 5 Drivers of Rehabilitation Therapist Satisfaction
Overall, rehabilitation therapists are satisfied with their
jobs and making a difference in patients’ lives is the biggest driver of
satisfaction for them, according to Trends in
Rehabilitation Services 2012, a national report on therapist
attitudes and workforce trends by Jackson Healthcare, a healthcare staffing
company.
The findings of the report are based on a survey of physical
therapists, occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists conducted
online from September to November 2012. The 590 respondents were self-selected.
Eighty percent of survey respondents reported being
satisfied or very satisfied with their current jobs.
The top drivers of therapist satisfaction, according to the
survey, are:
·
Making a difference in patients’ lives — 37
percent
·
Coworkers/teamwork — 35 percent
·
Work-life balance — 16 percent
·
Compensation/benefits — 12 percent
·
Patient outcomes — 11 percent
More Articles on Workforce Issues:
Top 5 Preferred Work Environments for Nurses
Taking Care of Employees: 5 Trends on Hospital Benefit Plans
3 Trends Influencing Nurse Workload
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