Reasons why happy Doctors quit

Medical Economics published an interesting article on why many doctors who like their jobs are at risk of leaving. LocumTenems.com, a healthcare staffing solutions company and the Advisory Board conducted a March 2025 survey of 739 physicians and advanced practice providers across the US. Three-quarters reported that they were satisfied with their current job. However, that did not mean that they were planning to stay with the practice. Here is a link to the report. Key take-aways are:

• Despite medical industry burnout, 75% or more said they were satisfied with their current job.

• Of the respondents above, nearly one-third said they were considering a job change within the next two years.

• Compensation remains top of mind for most physicians. However, when taken in total, schedule flexibility, work-life balance, and non-compensation benefits (e.g., malpractice insurance, health insurance, time off, travel expenses covered), outweigh compensation alone.

• About 36% of respondents said they had a second job, mostly engaged through as staffing agency (1099 work). Many take second jobs to reach personal financial goals or get scheduling flexibility.

• No single employer type outperformed any other employer types. Corporate-owned practices ranked highest for compensation and work-life balance. Independent practices led in clinical loyalty and overall work environment. And health systems ranked in the middle but at the bottom regarding compensation.

You can read the full article here.