Lebanon in Brief
A charming community located in south-central Pennsylvania, Lebanon has been recognized as the second least stressful city in the U.S., based on its low crime and divorce rates, short average commute times and low unemployment. It's the county seat of Lebanon County, which has a strong Pennsylvania Dutch heritage.

Lebanon is a short drive from Harrisburg, the state capital, and just west of Reading.  Reading is known for its many shopping outlets.  Lancaster, to the south, is famous for the Amish farms and has developed an active tourism trade.  Several major interstate highways intersect the county and provide easy access to many regional markets.  The following are driving distances to surrounding cities:

• Baltimore - 102 miles
• New York -150 miles
• Philadelphia - 85 miles
• Washington DC - 152 miles

The Lebanon File

1. Education. The Lebanon School District seeks to build on its tradition of educational excellence by challenging students to develop their skills as lifelong learners.
2. Real Estate. Lebanon homebuyers get more house for their money; the average home price is less than $120,000.
3. Family. Lebanon's small-town atmosphere and low-stress quality of life facilitate families thriving.
4. Culture. The Lebanon Valley Council on the Arts is instrumental in bringing theater, music and dance performances to the city, as well as art exhibitions.
5. Recreation. In addition to 10 parks and many walking paths, Lebanon residents have access to tennis courts, a large community swimming pool and numerous recreational activities.
6. Weather. Lebanon experiences four seasons, without too many extremes. The average annual temperature is 50 degrees.

Lebanon Fun Fact
Lebanon was originally called Steitztown, so named by its founder, George Steitz, in 1740.

Learn More About Lebanon

• http://www.lebanonpa.org/
• http://www.lebcounty.org/

There are currently no available opportunities in this region.

Meet the IPC management team in Lebanon, PA.

• Edwin L. Crandell

  

  Executive Director

  (972) 714-1862
  ecrandell@ipcm.com
  Executive Director Edwin L. Crandell joined IPC in December 1999 and brings with him over 20 years of healthcare experience. Prior to joining IPC, Ed was the director of operations for CORDA Medical Care, Inc. and was responsible for the management and operations of several large cardiology practices in the Western United States. From 1993 to 1998, Ed was vice president of Dallas-based EmCare, Inc., and provided physician recruiting, credentialing, scheduling, billing and contract management services for hospital emergency departments in Arizona, California, Mississippi and throughout Texas.  While with Houston-based D. Peterson & Associates, Ed provided marketing and strategic planning consulting to hospitals, physicians, and a local hospital council. Ed was selected to represent 105 hospitals in the Houston area to serve as the 1991 Congressional Fellow in Washington D.C. He served as healthcare legislative assistant to a U.S. Senator with seniority on the Senate Labor and Senate Finance Committees.  Ed earned a Bachelor of Science in Community Health Education from Texas A&M University and a Master in Healthcare Administration from the University of Houston-Clear Lake.
  

• Bob Akridge

  

  Director of Business Development

  (405) 602-3553
  bakridge@ipcm.com
  Bob Akridge joined IPC in June 2004 with 13 years of experience in the health services industry. Bob began his career in healthcare as an administrative resident at Integris Grove General Hospital. While working for Integris, Bob held several practice management roles throughout the state of Oklahoma in multi-specialty clinics as well as working with a family practice residency program.  Prior to joining IPC, Bob was the director of operations for American Dental Partners where he was responsible for operations in the Oklahoma market.  Bob received a Bachelor in Business Administration in Marketing from Oklahoma State University and a Bachelor in Healthcare Administration from Oklahoma Baptist University.
  

Meet your recruiter for Lebanon, PA.

Vince A. Pope

Regional Manager of Physician Staffing

Direct: 866-703-6062
Office: 888-456-2472
vpope@ipcm.com

Vince Pope, a Regional Manager of Physician Staffing, worked with IPC's Dallas region for three years as Director of Business Development before joining the physician staffing team. Before joining IPC, he spent seven years as a workforce consultant in the staffing industry, with a primary focus of strengthening and developing client relationships by delivering innovative solutions to their staffing challenges. Vince has gained experience with a wide variety of management styles, sales processes and marketing programs throughout his career; his experience includes developing and implementing sales training programs for branch managers. Vince received his bachelor of science from the University of Wisconsin in Madison. He is an active member of ASPR.