Job Satisfaction among Physiotherapy Professionals Working In Private Sectors of Bangladesh: A Cross-Sectional Study

Abstract

Background: Job satisfaction is an integral part of an individual’s Professional life. It denotes to the worker’s perception of their workplace settings, relationships amid fellows, salary as well as endorsement opportunities. The objective of the study was to determine job satisfaction among physiotherapy professionals working in the private sector.

Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Dhaka, Bangladesh. A total of 103 graduate and postgraduate completed physiotherapy professionals working in the private sectors included in this study. The investigators used a structured questionnaire to collect the data from June to November 2018. Satisfaction level was evaluated by 4-point Likert scale grading and ranging from 1= Strongly dissatisfaction, 2=Dissatisfaction, 3=Satisfaction, and 4=Strongly satisfaction.  

Results: Results indicated that more than half of the participants were satisfied with their job. Without a salary structure and promotion system, most of the participant’s consent on satisfaction about the working environment, leave policy, the security of job place, comfortable with senior, colleague behavior, and cooperation of colleagues. In addition, females were more satisfied than male and young professionals were more satisfied than the senior. However, there was a highly significant relationship found between salary and job satisfaction (p value 0.001).

Conclusion:  It is concluded from the study that a moderate number of participants in the private sector expressed their job satisfaction. Job satisfaction was influenced by some factors. It is noted that attention on salary structure and review of job might help to increase the level of satisfaction.