Barton Associates presents: "Locum Heroes"
Practicing medicine is a selfless pursuit— and for many locum tenens clinicians, giving back is a way of life. Barton Associates wants to recognize locum providers who make a difference while on or off assignment, reward them and donate to a cause they feel strongly about.
We recognize the exceptional work that locum tenens clinicians do every day, and we also know of some providers who practice charity at the highest level. Whether they choose assignments in underserved areas, make a difference in a facility affected by a staffing shortage, dedicate their time between contracts to make a difference in their community, or help humankind by providing their skills or resources, Barton Associates is honored to work with these “locum heroes”.
From now until mid-February, 2020 Barton Associates is calling for nominations of locum providers who go above and beyond in their daily lives. It doesn’t matter if they’ve done one locum assignment or many, as long as they’ve made a difference. For these individuals, service goes beyond care for individual patients. We’d love to hear their stories and recognize the compassionate work they do.
Eligibility
Nominated healthcare providers must have worked at least one locum tenens assignment in 2019 through any locum tenens staffing agency, and be able to show proof of assignment. Nominations must be completed and received by March 6, 2020. Locum Heroes winners will be notified no later than April 10, 2020.
After all of the nominations are received, a panel of healthcare providers will select one or more deserving provider(s) as Barton Associates Locum Heroes. Each Locum Hero will be recognized with a $2,500 donation made in their name, to the charity of their choice1 , and a $2,500 award for themselves2!
1 For each winner chosen, Barton will donate $2,500.00 to the recipient's charity of choice, provided that the charity has gained 501(c)(3) status by the IRS, is in good standing with all relevant authorities, and can demonstrate its 501(c)(3) status and good standing.
2 For each winner chosen, Barton will award $2,500.00 directly to the recipient. The award will be subject to all applicable taxes and/or tax reporting, and payment is conditioned upon Barton's receiving a signed, valid IRS form W-9 and accurate remittance information.
Judging
After all of the nominations are received, a panel of healthcare providers will select one or more deserving provider(s) as Barton Associates Locum Heroes. Each Locum Hero will be recognized with a $2,500 donation made in their name, to the charity of their choice 1 , and a $2,500 award for themselves2!
Barton's Locum Heroes
2019 Locum Heroes Awards Winners
Whitney Holmes, CNP
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Whitney Holmes, CNP is an Ohio-native and pediatric nurse practitioner who has been a locum tenens provider full-time with Barton Associates in underserved, low income, and refugee clinics since 2015, and dedicates her free time to medical mission efforts.
Dr. Neilly Buckalew
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician
Neilly Buckalew, MD uses the flexibility of locum tenens to dedicate her free time as a volunteer for Pennsylvania-based Honoras Hope Medical Mission on an annual basis — beginning this work as a resident.