Event Title
Practicing Physician Assistant Job Satisfaction in Michigan
Presentation Type
Oral and/or Visual Presentation
Presenter Major(s)
Physician Assistant Studies
Mentor Information
Wallace Boeve, boevew@gvsu.edu
Department
Physician Assistant Studies
Location
Kirkhof Center 2201
Start Date
13-4-2011 5:00 PM
End Date
13-4-2011 5:30 PM
Keywords
Health and Wellness
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to analyze the overall job satisfaction of practicing Physician Assistants (PAs) in Michigan, specifically what level of overall job satisfaction practicing PAs in Michigan report, what difference in job satisfaction exist between genders, and which satisfaction factor has the greatest influence on practicing PA job satisfaction. The methodology involves an online survey tool that will be emailed to a list of Michigan Academy of Physician Assistants (MAPA) members. The survey includes demographic questions, Likert Scale satisfaction questions, and one open-ended question. The results will be statistically analyzed using the statistical software program SPSS. Counts, percentages, mean and standard deviations will be used to describe the responses to each individual question. Chi square tests will be used to analyze the relationship between two variables. The results will be available to Michigan's PAs in order for them to better their practice.
Practicing Physician Assistant Job Satisfaction in Michigan
Kirkhof Center 2201
The purpose of this study is to analyze the overall job satisfaction of practicing Physician Assistants (PAs) in Michigan, specifically what level of overall job satisfaction practicing PAs in Michigan report, what difference in job satisfaction exist between genders, and which satisfaction factor has the greatest influence on practicing PA job satisfaction. The methodology involves an online survey tool that will be emailed to a list of Michigan Academy of Physician Assistants (MAPA) members. The survey includes demographic questions, Likert Scale satisfaction questions, and one open-ended question. The results will be statistically analyzed using the statistical software program SPSS. Counts, percentages, mean and standard deviations will be used to describe the responses to each individual question. Chi square tests will be used to analyze the relationship between two variables. The results will be available to Michigan's PAs in order for them to better their practice.