title: Understanding the motivations of the multigenerational physician assistant workforce.
abstract: Physician assistants (PAs) are more frequently finding themselves in positions where they are responsible for staff recruitment and retention. Staff turnover is associated with significant financial costs for organizations. Motivational theories focusing on job design indicate that paying attention to a combination of factors related to the work itself, in addition to the environment where the work is performed, increases satisfaction. This study asked a convenience sample of practicing PAs to rate the importance of a number of work-related factors known to influence job satisfaction. The results may be used as a basis for designing an environment to increase job satisfaction and improve recruitment and retention of highly qualified staff.
authors.affiliation: At the Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions at Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, John E. Lopes, Jr., is an associate professor in the PA program and Nailya O. Delellis is an assistant professor in the health administration program. The authors have indicated no relationships to disclose relating to the content of this article.
authors.forename: John E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Lopes
authors.forename: Nailya O
authors.initials: NO
authors.lastname: Delellis
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D015988:Cohort Effect; D006801:Humans; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D008875:Middle Aged; D009042:Motivation; D010560:Personnel Selection; D010823:Physician Assistants / Q000523:psychology*