Winner to be announced on Aug. 15 during National Locum Tenens Week PEABODY, Mass. , Aug.
5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Barton Associates , a leading locum tenens staffing company in the United States with nine offices nationwide, has named seven finalists for its sixth annual " Locum Heroes " contest. The winner of the contest will be revealed on Aug. 15 during National Locum Tenens Week (Aug.
12–16). The seven locum tenens professionals named as finalists for this year's "Locum Heroes" contest are: Amanda Berg , Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant (PA) Dr. Aitam Duong, Dentistry Dr.
Val Jones , Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Dr. Susan LaSala-Wood, Family Practice Nurse Practitioner (NP) Dr. Christine Rizkalla, Dentistry Sade Turner , Family Practice NP Suzette Watson , Family Practice NP Barton Associates' annual "Locum Heroes" contest recognizes one locum tenens provider who displays a genuine commitment in providing high-quality medical care to patients and a strong interest in making a positive impact in communities across the country or globe.
Each of the finalists have demonstrated a passion for providing healthcare to patients and giving back either at home or abroad—qualities that have made them excellent examples for aspiring and current locum tenens providers. The winner will receive a $2,500 donation made in their name to a charity of their choice and $2,500 as a prize for themselves. A panel of previous "Locum Heroes" winners from various specialties and bac.