Job Satisfaction and Productivity Requirements Among Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants.

Background: Job satisfaction is a concern within many professions and may lead to decreased employee recruitment and retention. The purpose of this study was to compare the level of job satisfaction in PTs and PTAs and to analyze relationships between job satisfaction, demographics, and productivity requirements.

Methods: 245 PTs and PTAs in Washington state completed a survey consisting of demographic information and the Job Satisfaction Survey (JSS), which measures job satisfaction within nine subscales.