Executive search firm Kaye/Bassman International has appointed Brad Ellis as a partner with the responsibility of leading the ongoing growth and market development of the firm’s national pharmacy, physical therapy and CQR specialty practices.

Mr. Ellis previously had a progressive 13 year career in the healthcare industry starting as a respiratory therapist then becoming director of cardiopulmonary for a Dallas-based HCA hospital. He began recruiting in 2000 and was consistently one of the top producers at his previous firm where he was promoted to general manager. Kaye/Bassman was founded in 1981 and provides executive search services to a wide array of industries.