DESCRIPTION: Revive Public Relations LLC, named New Agency of the Year by The Holmes Report in 2010 and already ranked in the top 25 health care PR firms by O'Dwyers, is seeking a National Practice Leader for the firm's Health Services Practice. Revive is also seeking a SVP/EVP to lead one or more client service teams in the firm's growing Health Services practice, with current clients in Nashville and across the country. The National Practice Leader will spearhead Revive's new Nashville office, bringing one of the nation's largest and fastest-growing health-focused PR firms to the nation's most dynamic and innovative cities for the health services sector. Given Revive's rapid growth and focus on health services, Revive's leadership team made the strategic decision to open its newest office in Nashville to leverage the region's entrepreneurial spirit, high caliber talent pool, and rich history of health care innovation. Launched in 2009, Revive has built an incredible reputation and enjoyed amazing growth. The firm's first 12 months generated $3.0 million in revenue, and revenue for 2010 accelerated to $3.7 million while the firm's staff grew from five to thirteen professionals. In fact, Revive's run rate for the last five months put the firm's revenue above a $5 million run rate, which would make Revive one of the three largest firms in Nashville. Building on Revive's already strong reputation, the new National Practice Leader will help expand the firm's thought leadership, relationships, and grow the revenue to propel Revive into the ranks of the top 10 PR firms in the country.

PRACTICE: Health Services

REPORTS TO: President & CEO The Position: As National Practice Leader (NPL) for Revive's flagship practice, Health Services, the professional joining the team will leverage his/her deep experience as a health care industry leader to continue the firms' faster-than-expected growth. Successfully leading hundreds of engagement in 46 states - national campaigns, multi-state efforts, and community-focused engagements - Revive principals are seeking a savvy health care strategist with an entrepreneurial mindset to lead the practice. The Essentials: Education. Bachelors degree is required, an advanced degree preferred. PR/Communications Experience. 15 years or more experience in strategic client counsel and team leadership/management, in public relations, issues/crisis management, investor relations, and/or media relations engagements. PR Agency experience required. Sector Experience. The ideal experience is in the provider world: hospitals and health systems; physician organizations and specialty providers, Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) and Long-term Acute Care facilities (LTACs); health care IT companies; disease management organizations; Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs); and other health care organizations. New Business Development: First and foremost, this professional will leverage his/her relationships and the firm's reputation to grow the revenue of this practice area, participating in the firm's strategic planning process and growing the practice in a manner consistent with the agreed-upon plan. He/she will provide thought leadership on the issues facing target clients and look for opportunities to increase the firm's presence in the target industry areas. Developing prospects, leveraging relationships, networking in the industry, and closing business are expected of the successful candidate, who will help develop proposals, budgets, and highly effective strategic communication programs for new clients.

TO APPLY: email resume in strict confidence to: Deborah Kaufman / Deborah@healthcare-recruiting.com

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SOURCE: PUBLIC AFFAIRS COUNCIL 12/14/10