In a recent LSHSS article by Lauren Katz, et al, “What makes a caseload (un)manageable? School-based speech-language pathologists speak” (complete citation follows below), the authors examined variables that contribute to a clinician’s perception of her ability to enjoy a job well-done.
Through an extensive literature search, the authors uncovered a few demographic variables for predicting job satisfaction including:
The most important job-setting characteristics for predicting job satisfaction included:
Finally, the job characteristics most important for predicting job satisfaction included
Survey respondents to the authors’ questionnaire reported an average caseload of 49 students, with 60% of the participants finding caseloads of 41-50 students unmanageable.
How does this compare with your experience? We invite your comments!
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Katz LA, Maag A, Fallon KA, Blenkarn K, Smith MK. (2010). What makes a caseload (un)manageable? School-based speech-language pathologists speak. Language Speech and Hearing Services in the Schools, 41(2), 139-151.