MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
June 16, 2023
The Honorable Phil Mendelson
Chairman
Council
of the District of Columbia
John A. Wilson Building
1350Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504
Washington, DC 20004
Dear Chairman Mendelson:
In accordance with section 2
of the Confirmation Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D .C. Law
2-142; D.C. Official Code
§ 1-523.01), and pursuant to section 209 of the District of Columbia
Health Occupations Revision Act
of 1985, effective March 25, 1986 (D.C. Law 6-99; D.C. Official
Code
§ 3-1202.09), I am pleased to nominate the following person:
Ms.
Rayan Hagona-Wordie
5 5th Street, NE
Washington, DC 20019
(Ward 7)
for appointment as a physical therapist licensed
in the District member of the Board of Physical
Therapy, replacing Dr. Margaret Plack, to serve the remainder
of an unexpired term ending April
16, 2024.
Enclosed you
will find biographical information detailing the experience of the above-mentioned
nominee, together with a proposed resolution
to assist the Council during the confirmation
process.
I would appreciate the Council's earliest consideration
of this nomination for confirmation. Please
do not hesitate to contact me, or Steven Walker, Director, Mayor's Office
of Talent and
Appointments, should the Council require additional information. 1
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at the request
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A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRlCT OF COLUMBIA
14 To confirm the appointment of Ms. Rayan Hagona~Wordie to the Board of Physical Therapy.
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16 RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
17 resolution may be cited as the "Board of Physical Therapy Rayan Hagona ... W ordie Confirmation
18 Resolution of 2023".
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20 Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the appointment of:
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22 Ms. Rayan Hagona-Wordie
23 55th Street, NE
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2,7 as a physical therapy assistant licensed in the District member of the Board of Physical Therapy,
28 pursuant to section 209 of the District of Columbia Health Occupations Revision Act of 1985,
29 effective March 25, 1986 (D.C. Law 6-99; D.C. Official Code§ 3.-1202.09), replacing Dr.
30 Margaret Plack; to serve the remainder of an unexpired term ending April 16, 2024.
31 Sec. 3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this resolution,
32 upon its adoption, to the nominee and to the Office of the Mayor.
33 Sec., 4. This resolution shall take effect imrnediately. Rayan Hagona-W ordie, Physical Therapist
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science -Physical Therapy University of Jordan. Amman, Jordan
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS:
• Licensed to practice in the District of Columbia and Maryland
• Coordinates with health care providers
to make recommendations for services that are appropriately provided at various points
along a continuum
of care to achieve the desired outcomes
• Experienced
in a variety of settings including out-patient, and homecare
• Experienced in interacting with patients from a wide range
of cultural, socio-economic, linguistic and religious backgrounds and
sensitive to the unique needs ofvarious communities
• Excellent time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent ability
to work as an individual or practice in collaboration with a team.
• Proficient
in the financial aspect of coding, billing, & reimbursement in the Physical Therapy field
• Fluent in English and Arabic
EXPERIENCE:
ASAP ... Wasbingtonn.c. -Hotnecare Physical Therapist 4/2016 -Present
• Planned and administered physical therapy treatment programs in patients' residence based on patient goals to restore patient to
previous level of function or improve safety with functional mobility tasks
• Assessed the safety and accessibility
of each patient's home environment and recommended adaptive equipment and/or home
modifications as needed
• Developed home exercise programs to suit the needs
of each patient using tools and materials readily available in patients' own
home environment and regularly monitored for patient compliance
• Collaborated with entire medical treatment team for care plans
• Documented and filed incident reports and other relevant forms in a timely manner to maintain quality assurance
• Demonstrated competence
in home visit documentation including Medicare OASIS
• Adhered
to performing admissions in a timely manner and all necessary visits within certification period to ensure
reimbursement for services tendered
J.A.W. Therapy LLC -Washing.ton, D.C.- Physical Therapist 0112019 -Present
• Contracted as the in-house physical therapist of the DC jail as part of a multi-disciplinary team to identify medical conditions in
inmates and treat those whom may likely benefit from physical therapy
• Maintained a safe environment for inmates
to receive physical therapy services without discrimination
• Advocated for inmates who were injured during their arrest and were processed without being informed
of the nature of their
present condition
• Conducted evaluations for continuity
of care in inmates receiving physical therapy prior to incarceration
• Made decisions regarding dispensing
of medically necessary equipment and devices as needed
• Designed individualized; but practical; home exercise programs for inmates which were in accordance with the mles and
regulations
of the jail environment
• Performed physical
ab:i1jties tests to help determine inmate housing unit placement and if any mobility limitations existed and
needed
to be addressed
Providen.ce Hospital-Washington, D.C.-Physical Therapist 09/2015 -12/2018
• Contracted as the in-house physical therapist of the DC jail as part of a multi-disciplinary team to identify medical conditions in
inmates and treat those whom tnay likely benefit from physical therapy
• Maintained
a, safe environment for inmates to receive physical therapy services without discrimination
• Advocated for inmates
who were injured during their a,rrest and were processed without being informed of the nature of their
present condition • Conducted evaluations for continuity of care in inmates receiving physical therapy prior to incarceration
• Made decisions regarding dispensing
of medically necessary equipment and devices as needed
• Designed individualized, but practical, horne exercise programs
for inmates which were in accordance with the roles and
regulations ofthe jail environment
• Performed physical abilities tests
to help detennine inmate housing unit placement and if any mobility limitations existed and
needed
to be addressed
ATI-College Park, MD-Outpatient Staff Physical Therapist-3/2015 -9/2015
• Operated as the lead clinician in a new out-patient clinic responsible for performing initial evaluations, treatment interventions,
and discharges for patients
• Responsible for ordering all clinical supplies within the available monthly budget
• Experienced in the evaluation, treatment, and discharge
of Medicare patients and well-informed of Medicare laws & regulations
• Preformed administrative duties including but not limited
to faxing reports, requesting for pre-authorization from a utilization
review department, scheduling patient visits, checking patients
in and out on computerized logging system.
• Ensured patient compliance by extending self
to communicate appropriately with and follow up with all relevant parties involved
in patient's care including physician, nurse case manager, attorney etc.
KENNEDY CTR. FOR PERFORMING ARTS/ KIROV ACADEMY OF BALLET: Contract PT-1012014 -05/2016
• Contracted as an on-site Physical Therapist to treat special patient populations including but not limited to ballet students,
dancersy and theatrical perfonners over short duration sessions
• Knowledgeable in the treatment
of common dance related injuries
• Utilized a triage approach to address acute injuries and provided education and support
to dancers with chronic or recurrent
conditions
• Referred patients not respondin,g
to conservative treatment or those with serious injuries to appropriate specialist for further
diagnostic testing and/or alternative treatment interventions
as needed
ALL THERAPY-Washington, DC: Senior Staff Physical Therapist-12/13-2/15
• Practiced as the only full-time therapist in a private orthopedic out~patient clinic primarily using a therapeutic exercise and
manual therapy-based approach with the occasional use of modalities as needed
• Supervised 3 PT students and 1 PTA student during 6-8 week long clinical placements. Assisted
in the development of clinical
rotation handbook for students
as well as the completion of weekly performance reviews and Clinical Performance Instruments
• Advocated for patients by participating
in peer reviews related to insurance claim denials
• Demonstrated initiative with marketing project efforts
to promote the business
• Skilled in
the use of Web PT software for documentation and scheduling and VHI for home exercise program development
KEYSTONE CARE -Pbiladelphia
1 PA: Contract Homecare Physical Therapist -0512013 -08/2013
• Handled 30 patient per week caseload ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics in a homecare setting
• Conducted supervisory visits with patients in a timely manner to ensure patient goals
are being met with Physical Therapy
Assistant
and make necessary adjustments to treatment plan as needed
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently by designing own weekly schedule with enough flexibility to include new evaluations
and high priority patients
• Performed self-administrative duties including but not limited
to logging mileage and travel times, and tracking patient
authorizations
of visits so as not to exceed those pre-approved by insurance
• Exhibited proficiency in healthcare documentation program RoadNotes/HomeWorks
US HEALTHWORKS OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH CLINIC-La Porte, TX: Contract PT-07/2012 - 01/2013
• Operated as the sole therapist in the PT department of an occupational health clinic responsible for performing initial
evaluations, treatment interventions, and discharges for patients
• Developed specific treatment plans which mirrored job related tasks
to expedite patients' return to work
• Used tests for malingerers
to establish true need for physical therapy and prevent over-utilization of services
• Supervised technician in conducting physical abilities testing
• Provided in-services and orientation for safety personnel
of client companies on workplace safety practices, the use of proper
body biomechanics, correct workstation ergonomics * * *
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Executive Office ofthe Mayor -Office ofTalent and Appointments
John A. Wilson Building I 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 I Washington, DC 20004
Rayan Hagona-Wordie
Rayan Hagona-Wordie PT, is a licensed physical therapist in the District
of Columbia and Maryland, She is a physical therapist for the D. C.
Department of Corrections, a homecare physical therapist for ASAP
D.C., and the creator and founder
of J.A. W. Therapy, LLC.
At ASAP, Ms. Hagona-Wordie plans and administers a homecare
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'(. physical therapy treatment program in a patient's home, based on
patient goals to restore the patient to their previous level
of function or
improve safety with functional mobility tasks. At the Department
of
Corrections, she is a part of a multi-disciplinary team that identifies
medical conditions in inmates within the jail. She also treats inmates
with physical therapy needs. At J.A.W. Therapy, Ms. Hagona-Wordie
provides physical therapy management consulting and physical therapy services.
Throughout her career, Ms. Hagona-Wordie has provided physical therapy services in out-patient
and homecare. She continually coordinates with health care providers in order to make
recommendations at various points
in physical therapy continuum care. Ms. Hagona-W ordie
formed J.A.W. Therapy in the hopes to better serve the residents east
of the Anacostia River, by
actively seeking to develop and expand its mobile outpatient physical therapy services.
A Ward 7 resident, Ms. Rayan Hagona-Wordie received a Bachelor
of Science from the Physical
Therapy University
of Jordan.
* * * GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser
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Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor
To:
From:
Date:
Subject: Tommy Wells, Steve Walker
Betsy Cavendish
March 7, 2023
Legal sufficiency review ofResolution nominating Rayan Hagona-Wordie
as a
member of the Board of Physical Therapy
This is to Certify that this office has reviewed the above-referenced resolution and
found it to
be legally unobjectionable. If you have any questions in this regard, please do not
hesitate
to call Vanessa Careiro, Deputy General Counsel, Executive Office of the Mayor, at
202-724-1303, or me at 202-724-7681.
Elizabeth A. (Betsy) Cavendish
The John A. Wilson Building • lJ50 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW • Suite 300 • Washingtot1, D.C. 20004 • Office (202) 724-7681