Physician work demands, broken down

Becker's Healthcare December 29, 2025
Patsy Newitt

Physicians spend an average of 45 hours per week on scheduled shifts and an additional 15 hours per week on administrative tasks outside of scheduled hours, according to a 2025 survey from CHG Healthcare and Hanover Research.

CHG Healthcare and Hanover Research surveyed 920 practicing physicians in May 2025 to identify the drivers of physician disengagement and strategies to strengthen engagement and retention.

Here’s how physicians say their time is distributed during scheduled shifts:

• Direct clinical and patient care: 59%
• Paperwork and documentation: 23%
• Administrative work: 10%
• Patient communication: 8%

Here’s how physicians distribute administrative tasks outside of...

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