Table 2.

Themes and sub-themes identified

Themes	Sub-themes	Codes
Perception on work related factors	Nature of work	Unique job, feel satisfied, highly recommend, no job opportunities
	Work perspectives	Very hectic job, very tiring, multitasking
	Work environment	Ideal work environment, Not fully utilize skills, Outdated facilities
Barriers of job satisfaction	Limitations	Frustration due to limitations, lack of support, lack of equipment’s and material
	Covid 19	Work becomes risky, not practicing full range, reduced workload, work environment becomes frustrating
	Income	Dissatisfied with salary, return on investment, are in debt
Recommendations to promote job satisfaction	Professional relationships	Good relationship, good teamwork, supportive supervisors
	Professional development	Profession is bottle necked, take up non-clinical courses, lack of post graduate courses