Date of Paper/Work
2011
Type of Paper/Work
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Occupational Therapy
Department
Occupational Science/Occupational Therapy
First Advisor
Karen Sames, MBA, OTR/L, FAOTA
Department/School
Occupational Therapy
Abstract
Improving job satisfaction of occupational therapists can help reduce attrition rates and increase retention within the profession of occupational therapy. Using self-report questionnaires, this study seeks to gain a better understanding of how satisfied occupational therapists in Minnesota are with their jobs. In 2006, 3374 questionnaires were sent to licensed occupational therapy practitioners in the state of Minnesota. Data from the returned questionnaires indicated that occupational therapists in general were satisfied with their current jobs. Results also demonstrated that a larger percentage of participants with more years of experience agreed that non-OTs had a good understanding of what OT was and disagreed that there was adequate time for documentation compared to participants with fewer years of experience. This study will help to highlight certain factors that play a part in occupational therapists’ job satisfaction, as well differences between subgroups. Knowledge of factors that contribute to occupational therapists’ job satisfaction will help increase retention and keep positions filled, making occupational therapy services available to all who need them.
Recommended Citation
Linz, Michelle J.. (2011). Understanding Reports of Job Satisfaction of Licensed Occupational Therapists in Minnesota. Retrieved from Sophia, the St. Catherine University repository website: https://sophia.stkate.edu/ma_osot/2