Factors Influencing Intent to Stay for Faculty in Physical Therapist Education Programs: A Mixed-Methods Analysis

Author:

Jumper Jill,Gleeson Peggy,Mitchell Katy,Bogardus Jennifer

Abstract

Introduction. In May 2022, the American Council of Academic Physical Therapy announced a “nationwide shortage of faculty” in entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) programs across the country. As the number of physical therapist education programs continue to grow, concerns with faculty shortages increase. Review of Literature. Research on reasons faculty stay in entry-level DPT programs is limited. With a nation-wide shortage of faculty and the continued growth of DPT programs across the country, more investigation into faculty retention is warranted. Subjects. Two hundred forty-four participants responded to the quantitative survey. Ten program directors (PD) and 10 faculty members (FM) completed a qualitative interview through Zoom. Methods. This mixed-methods design included a quantitative survey across 264 accredited DPT programs followed by 20 qualitative online interviews. Multiple regression was completed for the data analysis, and a phenomenological approach was used to explore perceptions of job satisfaction and organizational commitment on intent to stay. Results. Two hundred thirty-six subjects (mean age = 50.04 ± 9.54 years; males = 63, females = 173; PD = 55, FM = 180) were included in the analysis. The multiple regression model significantly predicted intent to stay for all participants, F(9,211) = 12.43, P < .001; adj R 2 = .32. Commitment to the organization was the greatest predictor of intent to stay, β = 0.61, t(0.622) = 5.05, P < .01. Three themes with 6 subthemes emerged from the qualitative analysis, the impact of leadership, making a commitment, and the Covid crisis. Conclusion and Discussion. Encouraging leadership to focus on structural factors such as striving to establish FMs as part of the departmental team, allowing autonomy and flexibility in the teaching role, building transparency and openness with communication, and focusing on realistic and equitable workloads could potentially increase intent to stay for faculty in entry-level DPT programs.

Publisher

Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)

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