Hours of Operation:

Monday through Friday8 a.m. to 12 p.m.; 1-5 p.m.

The phone will be answered from 12-1 p.m.

After hours the physician on call may be reached by calling 264-3220 or 262-4120 and asking for the Occupational Medicine Doctor.

Mission

The mission of Trinity Muscatine is to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Vision

Best outcome. Every patient. Every time.

1616 Cedar St., Upper LevelMuscatine, Iowa

563-262-4120

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06/2013

OccupationalMedicine

Trinity Muscatine Occupational MedicineWhat is Occupational Medicine?

Occupational Medicine is the branch of medicine that deals with work-related diseases and injuries incurred at work.

Trinity Muscatine Occupational Medicine Department

The Occupational Medicine staff is specifically trained for their role in providing workplace health care services to businesses and industries while promoting the overall health and productivity of workers, their families and communities.

Rhea J. Allen, M.D., M.P.H.

Dr. Allen has over 15 years of experience in Occupational Medicine. She has a B.S. in chemical engineering from the University of Iowa and worked in the industry for 5 years before returning to the University to pursue her M.D. Dr. Allen also has a Master of Public Health degree with an emphasis in occupational and environmental medicine.

This education and experience allow the Occupational Medicine Department at Trinity Muscatine to offer more than a “company doctor” who may specialize in any number of fields. The Occupational Medicine Staff is specifically devoted and trained to promote safety, prevent injuries and return employees to work in a timely and appropriate manner.

Trinity Muscatine Occupational Medicine

The Occupational Medicine Department works closely with:

• Hospital Emergency Department and Express Care• Physical Therapists• On-site laboratory• Radiology• Other specialists

Services

• Treatment of work-related injuries • X-ray available• Substance abuse testing using the eScreen™ Screening System • Collections for urine drug testing • Breath alcohol testing • Medical Review Officer (MRO services)• Immunizations• Hearing conservation• Physicals • Pre-employment (post-offer) • Department of Transportation • Surveillance • Respiratory Clearance • Fitness-For-Duty • Immigration Physicals• Disability evaluation• Screening tests available in-house • Vision, Hearing • Lab studies• Spirometry• Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure follow-up• Safety Programs and Education• Specialized Screening and Wellness

Role of Trinity Muscatine Occupational Medicine Department

Case Management

• Expertise in safety, environmental, workplace issues• Understanding of compliance and regulatory issues facing employers• Assist in identifying appropriate modified duty• Prompt communication to employer regarding employee work status• Communication to employer regarding reschedules and no-shows• Effective use of experts and rehabilitation services• Coordination and management of care• Facilitate specialists referrals, as needed• Maintains active case management role in referred case

Trinity MuscatineOccupational Medicine1616 Cedar St.563-262-4120