Coherence Coefficient of Core Competencies used Predict Job Performance for Medical Employees in a Hospital

Abstract

Background: To investigate whether coherence coefficients of core competencies can predict job performance for rehabilitation-related therapists in a hospital. Methods: Rehabilitation-related therapists (n = 133) from 3 hospitals in southern Taiwan were enrolled for this competency survey using the Web Competencies Assessment System developed by 1111 Job Bank in Taipei. A t test was used to examine mean differences between the system's 15 core competencies and demographic variables. Regression analysis was used to inspect the association between the personal coherence coefficient of the core competencies and job performance. Result: The participant's core competencies were Job Control, Conscientiousness, Executive Ability, Self-Enhancement, Stress Tolerance, Optimism, and Customer Relationships. Their scores were higher than those of the reference group (nurses). The coherence coefficient can significantly predict job performance. Conclusion: The coherence coefficients of core competencies associated with their own worksite were beneficial for recruiting and hiring new employees, and for career development. The coefficient of core competencies can be used to promote and train future rehabilitation department supervisors.