James F. Cawley is a professor and scholar-in-residence in the Physician Assistant Leadership and Learning Academy at the University of Maryland, Baltimore; a professor in the PA program at Florida State University in Tallahassee; and a professor emeritus at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. The author has disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.
JAAPA. 2024 Sep 1;37(9):1-3. doi: 10.1097/01.JAA.0000000000000061. Epub 2024 Aug 27.
A characteristic of physician associates/assistants (PAs) observed consistently is their high degree of career satisfaction. Over 6 decades, national surveys showed that PA job satisfaction levels (either satisfied or very satisfied) consistently were in the mid-80% positive range. This analysis explains this remarkable, consistent, and persistent level of satisfaction among practicing PAs. A review of the literature on PA job satisfaction shows that autonomy in clinical practice appears to be a major correlate with job and career satisfaction.
医师助理(PAs)的一个显著特点是他们对职业生涯的高度满意度。在过去的 60 多年中,全国性调查显示,PA 的工作满意度(满意或非常满意)一直保持在 80%左右的积极水平。本分析解释了这一显著、一致和持续的满意度水平。对 PA 工作满意度的文献综述表明,临床实践中的自主性似乎是与工作和职业满意度的主要相关因素。