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A hospital patient’s first concern is how well they will be cared for. In many cases, their very lives are in the hands of their doctor, formally called a Hospitalist. The role of a hospitalist is to oversee all aspects of a patient’s care while admitted to the hospital. Beginning with a diagnosis, the hospitalist proceeds with treatment and coordinating care with nurses, other physicians, and specialists. Their goal is to move a patient from point A to point B, ultimately improving their medical condition to the end of discharge. Hospitalists are valuable. They chose their profession because they care. So, what would cause them to leave their workplace and go to a different hospital? The reasons are multifaceted.

First, demographics play a hefty role. While older male physicians are more likely to stay in their positions, younger male physicians are more likely to leave. On the other hand, married women are more likely to remain due to familial and social responsibilities.

What Affects Job Satisfaction for Hospitalists?

Across all economic and political realms, factors affecting a hospitalist’s intent to leave are impacted by overall job satisfaction.

Three examples are as follows:

When the influence of regulations becomes damaging to their working conditions, and the lack of government funding and healthcare expenditure prevents the acquisition of necessities such as hospital beds, hospitalists may consider other options.

When a hospitalist feels threatened due to workplace bullying or violence and unsupported by the hospital system’s lack of response to it, they may look elsewhere for employment.

When a hospitalist encounters poor working relationships, such as a lack of teamwork or communication difficulties within their ward or unit, which affects their job performance, this may influence their decision to leave.

The list continues. Hospital doctors leave their jobs because of compensation, limited career advancement opportunities, schedule of working hours, patient load, lack of work-life balance, and poor leadership and management.

Although it is less expensive for an extensive hospital system to lose a hospitalist than a small system, it is still costly and well worth examining how to prevent.

When it’s Time for a Job Change

When a hospitalist reaches the conclusion that a job change is necessary, a careful study of what they have been missing at their current employment and what they hope to gain at their future employment should be analyzed. Focusing on non-work aspects such as geographical location, social connections, and area activities can be as impactful as work-related items such as hospital system management, public policy, and compensation.

Since every situation is different, the hospitalist should evaluate which factors are most impactful to them. A simple pros and cons list can be helpful. Are they seeking a facility with low turnover and higher morale? Do they want to work in a highly-rated research facility and advance their career? Is proximity to family vital to them? Then, they should scrutinize their list for proof that the new hospital culture and living circumstances are conducive to their needs and quality of life.

Reasons for turnover are often discovered in an “exit interview.” At that juncture, it is too late. They have already decided to leave. When hospital systems proactively seek solutions, such as implementing “stay interviews” to discover points of job satisfaction to improve retention, there is likely to be less turnover.

Hospitalists Looking for a Change: Contact Momentum Healthcare Staffing

Momentum works with hospitalists to find the perfect healthcare setting for their next career. Give us your list of wants and we’ll help you find the best position to fulfill professional needs, whether you need a better work-life balance, improved compensation or a facility that values teamwork. Call us or search current hospitalists positions here.