Title of Work

Physician Assistant Burnout, Job Satisfaction, and Career Flexibility in Minnesota

Document Type

Article

Publication/Presentation Date

Summer 7-2019

City of Publication or Presentation

none

Journal Title

Journal of the American Academy of PAs

Volume

32

Issue

7

First Page

41

Last Page

47

Abstract

Objectives: This study explores associations between job satisfaction, career flexibility and burnout among physician assistants in Minnesota.

Methods: A survey comprised of the Maslach Burnout Inventory, a validated burnout tool, and original questions was emailed to physician assistants practicing in Minnesota. Spearman’s rank correlation coefficients were used to assess associations between variables and burnout.

Results: Physician assistants (response rate=31.4%, n=312) reported moderate burnout levels despite high rates of both career and job satisfaction. Working in primary care and being female were associated with higher rates of burnout. Job satisfaction was associated with a lower rate of burnout.

Conclusions: Minnesota physician assistants report moderate levels of burnout, particularly among females in primary care. Further research should examine a broader population and the impact of burnout on patient care

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