산업물리치료사의 근무조건 실태분석과 직무만족도에 관한 연구

Abstract

In recent years, the rate of total industry accidents has been gradually decreasing while the proprtion of musculoskeletal problems has sharply increased. To reduce these musculoskeletal problems and provide a safe working environment some companies employ the industrial physical therapists. Despite the role of industrial physical therapists, there is no research about their working conditions and job satisfaction. The purpose of this study was to investigate working conditions and identify the factor that affect job satisfaction. Forty-seven subjects wwho belonged to the Society for Industrial Physical Therapy responded to a questionnaire composed of 42 items, covering general characteristics, job characteristics, and job satisfaction. In general characteristics, gender, marriage status, education, health status show significant difference in welfare and stability. In Job characteristics, employment status, Job position, working time, type of work, past career, additional job show significant difference. In particular, analysis by job position showed significant differences in multiple factors including job pride, organizational factors, autonomy and payment, working conditions, and welfare and stability. Based on these findings, job stability and a promotion system appear to be necessary to improve job satisfaction among industrial physical therapists who work to prevent and treat musculoskeletal disorders in employees. Therefore, this study suggests that companies with industrial physical therapy program should provide improved working conditions to optimize their performance.