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A Whitaker Companies Medical Consultant Recognized for Outstanding Service in the Industry

Houston, Texas (PRWEB) July 3, 2008 -- Heather Stroud-Spivey, CTS - Radiology Consultant of Whitaker Medical, a division of Whitaker Companies, was named in the 2008 Recruiter of the Year Showcase by Locum Life Magazine.

For the third year, Locum Tenens physician and non-physician providers were offered the opportunity to recognize a recruiter that did a superior job. Votes were accepted by current Locum Tenens practitioners and those who have accepted matches since March 2007.

Only one nomination per professional is accepted. And in the event of multiple nominations for one company, the individual receiving the majority of ballots is selected as the agency's "Recruiter of the Year," with this year's nomination awarded to Heather Stroud-Spivey of Whitaker Medical.

"It is such an honor to be nominated for the 2008 Recruiter of the Year Showcase. I truly believe that in order to be successful at what you do you must enjoy it. And each day I look forward to interacting and assisting my recruits," said Spivey.

"I want to thank each Radiologist who voted for me for this honorable position," Spivey added.

"I would like to thank Locum Life for revealing what we here at Whitaker have known for quite some time - that Heather Stroud-Spivey is a consummate professional within our industry. We know how much her clients and candidates appreciate and recognize the outstanding job that she does?as do we," stated Whitaker Companies President Bruce Whitaker.

Current Locum Tenens physicians, CRNAs, NPs, and PAs - or professionals who have chosen opportunities within the last twelve months - were given the opportunity to vote for their favorite staffing company's recruiters online at www.LocumLife.com.

To qualify, recruiter nominees must be currently employed in a professional placement capacity at a Locum Tenens staffing agency or travel division. And voting Locum Tenens providers must have accepted contracts from their nominated recruiters within the past year.

Whitaker Medical is an industry-leading provider of Locum Tenens physicians and mid-levels in Anesthesiology, Radiology, Pharmacy, Primary Care and all Sub Specialties. Whitaker Medical also delivers direct-hire and government contract positions in all medical specialties nationwide.

To learn more about Whitaker Medical staffing solutions or employment opportunities log onto www.whitakermedical.com, or call 1-800-444-5628 today.

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