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1		-	ENROLLED ORIGINAL
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7		-	A RESOLUTION
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11		-	IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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13		-	October 3, 2023
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16		-	To confirm the appointment of Ms. Rayan Hagona-Wordie to the Board of Physical Therapy.
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18		-	RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
19		-	resolution may be cited as the “Board of Physical Therapy Rayan Hagona-Wordie Confirmation
20		-	Resolution of 2023”.
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22		-	Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the appointment of:
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24		-	Ms. Rayan Hagona-Wordie
	1	+	MURIEL BOWSER
	2	+	MAYOR
	3	+	June 16, 2023
	4	+	The Honorable Phil Mendelson
	5	+	Chairman
	6	+	Council
	7	+	of the District of Columbia
	8	+	John A. Wilson Building
	9	+	1350Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504
	10	+	Washington, DC 20004
	11	+	Dear Chairman Mendelson:
	12	+	In accordance with section 2
	13	+	of the Confirmation Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D .C. Law
	14	+	2-142; D.C. Official Code
	15	+	§ 1-523.01), and pursuant to section 209 of the District of Columbia
	16	+	Health Occupations Revision Act
	17	+	of 1985, effective March 25, 1986 (D.C. Law 6-99; D.C. Official
	18	+	Code
	19	+	§ 3-1202.09), I am pleased to nominate the following person:
	20	+	Ms.
	21	+	Rayan Hagona-Wordie
25	22		5 5th Street, NE
26	23		Washington, DC 20019
27	24		(Ward 7)
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29		-	as a physical therapy assistant licensed in the District member of the Board of Physical Therapy,
30		-	established by section 209 of the District of Columbia Health Occupations Revision Act of 1985,
31		-	effective March 25, 1986 (D.C. Law 6-99; D.C. Official Code § 3-1202.09), for a term to end
32		-	April 16, 2024.
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34		-	Sec. 3. The Council shall transmit a copy of this resolution, upon its adoption, to the
35		-	nominee and to the Mayor.
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37		-	Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
	25	+	for appointment as a physical therapist licensed
	26	+	in the District member of the Board of Physical
	27	+	Therapy, replacing Dr. Margaret Plack, to serve the remainder
	28	+	of an unexpired term ending April
	29	+	16, 2024.
	30	+	Enclosed you
	31	+	will find biographical information detailing the experience of the above-mentioned
	32	+	nominee, together with a proposed resolution
	33	+	to assist the Council during the confirmation
	34	+	process.
	35	+	I would appreciate the Council's earliest consideration
	36	+	of this nomination for confirmation. Please
	37	+	do not hesitate to contact me, or Steven Walker, Director, Mayor's Office
	38	+	of Talent and
	39	+	Appointments, should the Council require additional information. 1
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	52	+	airmanPhi1Mendelson
	53	+	at the request
	54	+	of the Mayor
	55	+	A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
	56	+	IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRlCT OF COLUMBIA
	57	+	14 To confirm the appointment of Ms. Rayan Hagona~Wordie to the Board of Physical Therapy.
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	59	+	16 RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
	60	+	17 resolution may be cited as the "Board of Physical Therapy Rayan Hagona ... W ordie Confirmation
	61	+	18 Resolution of 2023".
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	63	+	20 Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the appointment of:
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	65	+	22 Ms. Rayan Hagona-Wordie
	66	+	23 55th Street, NE
	67	+	24 Washington, DC 2001 9
	68	+	25 (Ward 7)
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	70	+	2,7 as a physical therapy assistant licensed in the District member of the Board of Physical Therapy,
	71	+	28 pursuant to section 209 of the District of Columbia Health Occupations Revision Act of 1985,
	72	+	29 effective March 25, 1986 (D.C. Law 6-99; D.C. Official Code§ 3.-1202.09), replacing Dr.
	73	+	30 Margaret Plack; to serve the remainder of an unexpired term ending April 16, 2024.
	74	+	31 Sec. 3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this resolution,
	75	+	32 upon its adoption, to the nominee and to the Office of the Mayor.
	76	+	33 Sec., 4. This resolution shall take effect imrnediately. Rayan Hagona-W ordie, Physical Therapist
	77	+	EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science -Physical Therapy University of Jordan. Amman, Jordan
	78	+	HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS:
	79	+	• Licensed to practice in the District of Columbia and Maryland
	80	+	• Coordinates with health care providers
	81	+	to make recommendations for services that are appropriately provided at various points
	82	+	along a continuum
	83	+	of care to achieve the desired outcomes
	84	+	• Experienced
	85	+	in a variety of settings including out-patient, and homecare
	86	+	• Experienced in interacting with patients from a wide range
	87	+	of cultural, socio-economic, linguistic and religious backgrounds and
	88	+	sensitive to the unique needs ofvarious communities
	89	+	• Excellent time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills
	90	+	• Excellent ability
	91	+	to work as an individual or practice in collaboration with a team.
	92	+	• Proficient
	93	+	in the financial aspect of coding, billing, & reimbursement in the Physical Therapy field
	94	+	• Fluent in English and Arabic
	95	+	EXPERIENCE:
	96	+	ASAP ... Wasbingtonn.c. -Hotnecare Physical Therapist 4/2016 -Present
	97	+	• Planned and administered physical therapy treatment programs in patients' residence based on patient goals to restore patient to
	98	+	previous level of function or improve safety with functional mobility tasks
	99	+	• Assessed the safety and accessibility
	100	+	of each patient's home environment and recommended adaptive equipment and/or home
	101	+	modifications as needed
	102	+	• Developed home exercise programs to suit the needs
	103	+	of each patient using tools and materials readily available in patients' own
	104	+	home environment and regularly monitored for patient compliance
	105	+	• Collaborated with entire medical treatment team for care plans
	106	+	• Documented and filed incident reports and other relevant forms in a timely manner to maintain quality assurance
	107	+	• Demonstrated competence
	108	+	in home visit documentation including Medicare OASIS
	109	+	• Adhered
	110	+	to performing admissions in a timely manner and all necessary visits within certification period to ensure
	111	+	reimbursement for services tendered
	112	+	J.A.W. Therapy LLC -Washing.ton, D.C.- Physical Therapist 0112019 -Present
	113	+	• Contracted as the in-house physical therapist of the DC jail as part of a multi-disciplinary team to identify medical conditions in
	114	+	inmates and treat those whom may likely benefit from physical therapy
	115	+	• Maintained a safe environment for inmates
	116	+	to receive physical therapy services without discrimination
	117	+	• Advocated for inmates who were injured during their arrest and were processed without being informed
	118	+	of the nature of their
	119	+	present condition
	120	+	• Conducted evaluations for continuity
	121	+	of care in inmates receiving physical therapy prior to incarceration
	122	+	• Made decisions regarding dispensing
	123	+	of medically necessary equipment and devices as needed
	124	+	• Designed individualized; but practical; home exercise programs for inmates which were in accordance with the mles and
	125	+	regulations
	126	+	of the jail environment
	127	+	• Performed physical
	128	+	ab:i1jties tests to help determine inmate housing unit placement and if any mobility limitations existed and
	129	+	needed
	130	+	to be addressed
	131	+	Providen.ce Hospital-Washington, D.C.-Physical Therapist 09/2015 -12/2018
	132	+	• Contracted as the in-house physical therapist of the DC jail as part of a multi-disciplinary team to identify medical conditions in
	133	+	inmates and treat those whom tnay likely benefit from physical therapy
	134	+	• Maintained
	135	+	a, safe environment for inmates to receive physical therapy services without discrimination
	136	+	• Advocated for inmates
	137	+	who were injured during their a,rrest and were processed without being informed of the nature of their
	138	+	present condition • Conducted evaluations for continuity of care in inmates receiving physical therapy prior to incarceration
	139	+	• Made decisions regarding dispensing
	140	+	of medically necessary equipment and devices as needed
	141	+	• Designed individualized, but practical, horne exercise programs
	142	+	for inmates which were in accordance with the roles and
	143	+	regulations ofthe jail environment
	144	+	• Performed physical abilities tests
	145	+	to help detennine inmate housing unit placement and if any mobility limitations existed and
	146	+	needed
	147	+	to be addressed
	148	+	ATI-College Park, MD-Outpatient Staff Physical Therapist-3/2015 -9/2015
	149	+	• Operated as the lead clinician in a new out-patient clinic responsible for performing initial evaluations, treatment interventions,
	150	+	and discharges for patients
	151	+	• Responsible for ordering all clinical supplies within the available monthly budget
	152	+	• Experienced in the evaluation, treatment, and discharge
	153	+	of Medicare patients and well-informed of Medicare laws & regulations
	154	+	• Preformed administrative duties including but not limited
	155	+	to faxing reports, requesting for pre-authorization from a utilization
	156	+	review department, scheduling patient visits, checking patients
	157	+	in and out on computerized logging system.
	158	+	• Ensured patient compliance by extending self
	159	+	to communicate appropriately with and follow up with all relevant parties involved
	160	+	in patient's care including physician, nurse case manager, attorney etc.
	161	+	KENNEDY CTR. FOR PERFORMING ARTS/ KIROV ACADEMY OF BALLET: Contract PT-1012014 -05/2016
	162	+	• Contracted as an on-site Physical Therapist to treat special patient populations including but not limited to ballet students,
	163	+	dancersy and theatrical perfonners over short duration sessions
	164	+	• Knowledgeable in the treatment
	165	+	of common dance related injuries
	166	+	• Utilized a triage approach to address acute injuries and provided education and support
	167	+	to dancers with chronic or recurrent
	168	+	conditions
	169	+	• Referred patients not respondin,g
	170	+	to conservative treatment or those with serious injuries to appropriate specialist for further
	171	+	diagnostic testing and/or alternative treatment interventions
	172	+	as needed
	173	+	ALL THERAPY-Washington, DC: Senior Staff Physical Therapist-12/13-2/15
	174	+	• Practiced as the only full-time therapist in a private orthopedic out~patient clinic primarily using a therapeutic exercise and
	175	+	manual therapy-based approach with the occasional use of modalities as needed
	176	+	• Supervised 3 PT students and 1 PTA student during 6-8 week long clinical placements. Assisted
	177	+	in the development of clinical
	178	+	rotation handbook for students
	179	+	as well as the completion of weekly performance reviews and Clinical Performance Instruments
	180	+	• Advocated for patients by participating
	181	+	in peer reviews related to insurance claim denials
	182	+	• Demonstrated initiative with marketing project efforts
	183	+	to promote the business
	184	+	• Skilled in
	185	+	the use of Web PT software for documentation and scheduling and VHI for home exercise program development
	186	+	KEYSTONE CARE -Pbiladelphia
	187	+	1 PA: Contract Homecare Physical Therapist -0512013 -08/2013
	188	+	• Handled 30 patient per week caseload ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics in a homecare setting
	189	+	• Conducted supervisory visits with patients in a timely manner to ensure patient goals
	190	+	are being met with Physical Therapy
	191	+	Assistant
	192	+	and make necessary adjustments to treatment plan as needed
	193	+	• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently by designing own weekly schedule with enough flexibility to include new evaluations
	194	+	and high priority patients
	195	+	• Performed self-administrative duties including but not limited
	196	+	to logging mileage and travel times, and tracking patient
	197	+	authorizations
	198	+	of visits so as not to exceed those pre-approved by insurance
	199	+	• Exhibited proficiency in healthcare documentation program RoadNotes/HomeWorks
	200	+	US HEALTHWORKS OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH CLINIC-La Porte, TX: Contract PT-07/2012 - 01/2013
	201	+	• Operated as the sole therapist in the PT department of an occupational health clinic responsible for performing initial
	202	+	evaluations, treatment interventions, and discharges for patients
	203	+	• Developed specific treatment plans which mirrored job related tasks
	204	+	to expedite patients' return to work
	205	+	• Used tests for malingerers
	206	+	to establish true need for physical therapy and prevent over-utilization of services
	207	+	• Supervised technician in conducting physical abilities testing
	208	+	• Provided in-services and orientation for safety personnel
	209	+	of client companies on workplace safety practices, the use of proper
	210	+	body biomechanics, correct workstation ergonomics * * *
	211	+	WEARE
	212	+	WASHINGTON
	213	+	cc
	214	+	Executive Office ofthe Mayor -Office ofTalent and Appointments
	215	+	John A. Wilson Building I 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 I Washington, DC 20004
	216	+	Rayan Hagona-Wordie
	217	+	Rayan Hagona-Wordie PT, is a licensed physical therapist in the District
	218	+	of Columbia and Maryland, She is a physical therapist for the D. C.
	219	+	Department of Corrections, a homecare physical therapist for ASAP
	220	+	D.C., and the creator and founder
	221	+	of J.A. W. Therapy, LLC.
	222	+	At ASAP, Ms. Hagona-Wordie plans and administers a homecare
	223	+	.
	224	+	'(. physical therapy treatment program in a patient's home, based on
	225	+	patient goals to restore the patient to their previous level
	226	+	of function or
	227	+	improve safety with functional mobility tasks. At the Department
	228	+	of
	229	+	Corrections, she is a part of a multi-disciplinary team that identifies
	230	+	medical conditions in inmates within the jail. She also treats inmates
	231	+	with physical therapy needs. At J.A.W. Therapy, Ms. Hagona-Wordie
	232	+	provides physical therapy management consulting and physical therapy services.
	233	+	Throughout her career, Ms. Hagona-Wordie has provided physical therapy services in out-patient
	234	+	and homecare. She continually coordinates with health care providers in order to make
	235	+	recommendations at various points
	236	+	in physical therapy continuum care. Ms. Hagona-W ordie
	237	+	formed J.A.W. Therapy in the hopes to better serve the residents east
	238	+	of the Anacostia River, by
	239	+	actively seeking to develop and expand its mobile outpatient physical therapy services.
	240	+	A Ward 7 resident, Ms. Rayan Hagona-Wordie received a Bachelor
	241	+	of Science from the Physical
	242	+	Therapy University
	243	+	of Jordan.
	244	+	* * * GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
	245	+	Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser
	246	+	* * *
	247	+	WEARE
	248	+	WASHINGTON
	249	+	oc
	250	+	Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor
	251	+	To:
	252	+	From:
	253	+	Date:
	254	+	Subject: Tommy Wells, Steve Walker
	255	+	Betsy Cavendish
	256	+	March 7, 2023
	257	+	Legal sufficiency review ofResolution nominating Rayan Hagona-Wordie
	258	+	as a
	259	+	member of the Board of Physical Therapy
	260	+	This is to Certify that this office has reviewed the above-referenced resolution and
	261	+	found it to
	262	+	be legally unobjectionable. If you have any questions in this regard, please do not
	263	+	hesitate
	264	+	to call Vanessa Careiro, Deputy General Counsel, Executive Office of the Mayor, at
	265	+	202-724-1303, or me at 202-724-7681.
	266	+	Elizabeth A. (Betsy) Cavendish
	267	+	The John A. Wilson Building • lJ50 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW • Suite 300 • Washingtot1, D.C. 20004 • Office (202) 724-7681