Current Status of Hospitalist Practice and Factors Influencing Job Satisfaction in Korea.

Background: Although the roles and responsibilities of hospitalists have grown considerably in recent years, research on the current job status and satisfaction levels of Korean hospitalists is lacking.

Objective: We investigate the present state of Korean hospitalists and the factors influencing their job satisfaction 6 years after the pilot program's launch.

Design: This cross-sectional analysis was based on an online survey conducted from January 30 to February 18, 2023.