Job satisfaction among healthcare providers in Saudi tertiary government hospitals: findings from a cross-sectional study

Background Job satisfaction is a key determinant of healthcare provider performance and well-being, influencing both organizational effectiveness and the quality of patient care. In tertiary care settings, nursing and support staff often face high workloads and complex demands that may affect satisfaction levels. This study aimed to assess job satisfaction among healthcare providers in two tertiary government hospitals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and to examine differences across professional roles and satisfaction domains. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among 135 healthcare providers at King Khalid University Hospital and Prince Sultan Military Medical City (February–March 2025). Job satisfaction was assessed using a validated 36-item structured questionnaire adapted from Deshmukh et al. (2023) , covering nine core domains. Descriptive statistics summarized participant characteristics and satisfaction scores. Chi-square tests examined associations between categorical variables and satisfaction levels, independent samples t -tests compared mean scores between two groups, and one-way ANOVA assessed differences across multiple groups. A p -value