The impact of recent physiotherapy graduates in the workforce: a study of Curtin University entry-level physiotherapists 2000 - 2004

Mulcahy, Amanda J.; Jones, Sue; Strauss, Geoff; Cooper, Ian

doi:10.1071/ah08700

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“…Previous studies have reported that the majority of physiotherapists in this demographic expect to have short-term careers of 10 years or less (2,3). When participants in all three focus groups reflected on the attrition rate of early career physiotherapists they identified a lack of peer support and mentoring as a key factor in driving colleagues away from private practice.…”

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“…Increasingly, graduates are being employed into private practice positions yet recent studies indicate that physiotherapy graduates predict short careers (2,3). Only 23% of physiotherapy graduates from Curtin University in Western Australia predicted a career of greater than 20 years, with 65% predicting a career of 10 years or less (3).…”

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“…Despite increasing graduate workforce numbers, attrition rates in private physiotherapy practice remain high and job satisfaction appears to be an important component of this phenomenon (2,3). Peer support and mentoring has been cited in the literature as a strong contributing factor to job satisfaction for physiotherapists (2,3).…”

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“…Peer support and mentoring has been cited in the literature as a strong contributing factor to job satisfaction for physiotherapists (2,3). Additional factors identified to increase job satisfaction in physiotherapists include: access to career development opportunities, fair wage, noticeable positive progress of patients, positive relationships with co-workers, job autonomy, supervising students and a pleasant working environment (2-6).…”

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A qualitative exploration of the factors influencing the job satisfaction and career development of physiotherapists in private practice

2016

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Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate factors contributing to job satisfaction at different career stages, among private practice physiotherapists in Australia.Design: Qualitative case study design utilising focus groups. Participants:Sixteen participants allocated to 3 focus groups: new graduates (n = 6), post graduates (n = 5) and practice owners (n = 5). Main outcome measures:Focus groups were transcribed verbatim and a thematic analysis was undertaken to determine themes and subthemes from each focus group. Results:The key themes identified within each focus group included the role of peer support and mentoring, professional development, professional relationships, new graduate employment issues and career pathways within private practice. In particular, issues surrounding the new graduate experience in private practice were explored, with all groups noting lack of support and financial pressures were of concern.Conclusions: Findings demonstrated that new graduates are underprepared to work in private practice and modifications to the delivery of peer support, mentoring and professional development is required. Key recommendations include physiotherapy undergraduate program reform to reflect industry requirements in private practice, an increase in private practice clinical placement numbers, as well as streamlining the physiotherapy profession to improve career development pathways.

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confidence: 99%

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“…[5][6][7][8][9][10][11] Finding work adequately challenging has been identified as a factor that exists on a continuum with perceived lack of or extreme challenge being negative influences. 5,10,12,13 The opportunity to perform additional workplace duties and extend workplace roles, has also been recognised as an influential factor on job satisfaction. 14 This may be related to the challenge provided by these extra duties.…”

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Identifying the factors that affect the job satisfaction of early career Notre Dame graduate physiotherapists

Bacopanos¹,

Edgar²

2016

Aust. Health Review

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Objective: Previous studies have highlighted the short career intentions and high attrition rates of physiotherapists from the profession. The aim of this study was to examine the job satisfaction and attrition rates of early career physiotherapists graduating from one Western Australian university.Methods: A self-administered online survey was conducted of 157 Notre Dame physiotherapy graduates (2006)(2007)(2008)(2009)(2010)(2011)(2012), incorporating a job satisfaction rating scale. Results:Results showed that lowered job satisfaction was related to working in the cardiorespiratory area of physiotherapy and working in multiple jobs since graduation. The majority of graduates did not predict a long-term career in physiotherapy highlighting a lack of career progression and limited scope of practice as influential factors. Further studies are needed to explore the impact of these roles on workforce trends including attrition rates. Conclusions What is known about the topic?Physiotherapists predict careers of 10 years or less, on entry into the profession. No previous studies have explored the individual factors influencing job satisfaction in early career physiotherapists across different clinical settings. What does this paper add?This study highlighted specific factors influencing the job satisfaction of early career physiotherapists including clinical area of practice. Physiotherapists working in the area of cardiorespiratory were less satisfied as well as physiotherapists undertaking multiple positions since graduation.What are the implications for practitioners?

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An exploration of workplace mentoring preferences of new‐graduate physiotherapists within Australian practice

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Lao

Wilesmith

et al. 2020

Physiotherapy Res Intl

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Background and Purpose The transition from student to physiotherapist involves a steep learning curve typically characterised by stress, anxiety and a lack of confidence in clinical and professional skills. Workplace mentoring is widely used to mediate this transition. The aim of this study was to explore new‐graduate physiotherapists' preferences for workplace mentoring and perceived characteristics of effective mentoring to mediate workplace transition. Methods A qualitative study with a general inductive thematic approach was used. Semi‐structured interviews of 15 employed new‐graduate physiotherapists were undertaken within their first 3–6 months of clinical practice. Results Four themes emerged that were associated with effective mentoring from the new‐graduates’ perspective: (1) accessibility of mentoring and support, (2) the ideal mentor, (3) individualised to the mentee and (4) desire for self‐determination. Discussion and Conclusion This study is the first to explore new‐graduate physiotherapists' preferences for workplace mentoring in their transition into the workplace and clinical practice. It has identified important characteristics of physiotherapists and other clinicians who support the transition of new‐graduate physiotherapists into the practice setting. Enhancing workplaces through support for the development of these characteristics can contribute to the effective integration of the newest members of the profession and may enhance their development and retention in practice.

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The impact of recent physiotherapy graduates in the workforce: a study of Curtin University entry-level physiotherapists 2000 - 2004

Cited by 43 publications

References 15 publications

A qualitative exploration of the factors influencing the job satisfaction and career development of physiotherapists in private practice

A qualitative exploration of the factors influencing the job satisfaction and career development of physiotherapists in private practice

Identifying the factors that affect the job satisfaction of early career Notre Dame graduate physiotherapists

An exploration of workplace mentoring preferences of new‐graduate physiotherapists within Australian practice

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