A remuneração e a satisfação médica no interior do sul do Brasil  : Compensation and medical satisfaction in southern Brazil's interior

Cristiane Pimentel Hernandes; Leonardo Silveira Nascimento; Tamires Macedo da Silva; Marcelo Carneiro

doi:10.17765/2176-9206.2025v18e13097

Authors

Cristiane Pimentel Hernandes Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8527-5131
Leonardo Silveira Nascimento Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9756-7702
Tamires Macedo da Silva Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul https://orcid.org/0009-0001-6001-9710
Marcelo Carneiro Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3603-1987

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17765/2176-9206.2025v18e13097

Keywords:

Remuneration, Medicine, Job satisfaction

Abstract

Job satisfaction in the medical field is influenced by various factors, particularly compensation, which becomes increasingly relevant in the context of rising life expectancy and chronic diseases. This cross-sectional, mixed-methods study aims to evaluate physicians' satisfaction regarding their compensation in a central region of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Data from 76 physicians were analyzed, with 46.1% working in private practices or clinics. The overall level of satisfaction was rated as moderate. The data revealed a need for improvements in the workplace, such as fairer compensation, reduced working hours, professional recognition, and flexible schedules. Therefore, political and managerial interventions, such as adjustments in compensation models, better working conditions, and more professional development opportunities, can enhance job satisfaction.

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Author Biographies

Cristiane Pimentel Hernandes, Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul

She holds a degree in Medicine from the Catholic University of Pelotas (2002), a Medical Residency in Infectology from the Federal Faculty of Medical Sciences Foundation of Porto Alegre (2007), a Master's Degree in Pulmonary Sciences from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (2009) and a Specialist Title in Family and Community Medicine from AMB (2018). She also has a Lato Sensu Specialization in Cooperativism, Management and Regional Development from the University of Santa Cruz do Sul (2015). She works as an Infectious Disease Physician at CEMAS/SAE in Santa Cruz do Sul and as Medical Coordinator of the Health Care and Promotion areas at Unimed Vales do Taquari and Rio Pardo. She is a consultant for Unimed Federação do RS. She works as a Professor of the Medicine Course at the University of Santa Cruz do Sul, teaching the subjects of Infectious and Parasitic Diseases, Medical Semiology and Public Policies. She is a reference physician in HIV Genotyping by the Ministry of Health - DIAHV. She is the director of institutional relations at the Sociedade Gaúcha de Infectologia. She is currently a PhD student in Health Promotion at the University of Santa Cruz do Sul.

Leonardo Silveira Nascimento, Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul

Graduated in Medicine from the University of Santa Cruz do Sul in 2019. Family and Community Physician from SBMFC/AMB. He is currently a Family Health Physician in the city of Santa Cruz do Sul.

Tamires Macedo da Silva, Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul

Graduated in Medicine from the University of Santa Cruz do Sul in 2021. Medical Residency in Internal Medicine from Hospital Santa Cruz in 2023. Currently resident in Intensive Care at Santa Casa de Porto Alegre.

Marcelo Carneiro, Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul

Graduated in Medicine from the Federal University of Santa Maria - RS (2001), Specialization latu sensu in Hospital Infection from the State University of Londrina - PR (2003) and Medical Residency in Infectology at the University Hospital of Londrina (2004). Strictu sensu postgraduate degree - Master's degree in Microbiology from the State University of Londrina - PR (2007). PhD in Medicine (Medical Sciences) from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul - RS. Postdoctorate in Education from the University of Santa Cruz do Sul - Santa Cruz do Sul - RS (2021). Professor of Infectology, Pharmacology and Microbiology of the Medical Course. Professor of the PPG in Health Promotion and the PPG Industrial Systems and Processes at the University of Santa Cruz - Santa Cruz do Sul - RS. Vice-coordinator and Supervisor in the Medical Residency Program in Internal Medicine at Hospital Santa Cruz - APESC. He is the Technical Director of Hospital Santa Cruz. Editor of the Journal of Infection Control (since 2012). Deputy leader of the Research Group Technology, Education and Patient Safety - CNPQ. Participant of the Research Group Health Promotion and Well-Being - CNPQ. Consultant/Reviewer of the Patient Safety Manuals and Technical Notes of ANVISA. Member of the Brazilian Institute of Health and Safety. Works in the areas of Infectology, Epidemiology, Patient Safety, Geopolitics and Education.

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