Education
- Southern Illinois University, Rehabilitation, Doctor of Philosophy, May 2005
- University of Central Oklahoma, Health Occupations Education, Master of Education, May 1997
- University of Vermont, Physical Therapy, Bachelor of Science, May 1991
Publications
Peer-Reviewed Publications: 2013 Smith, J., Washington, R., & O’Shea, R. (2013). The implementation of Conductive Education in the treatment of a 5-year-old girl with cerebral palsy: A case study. Journal of Notional Society of Allied Health, 10(1), 49-60.
Washington, R., Patterson, N., Sager, D., & Ferrar, F. (2013). Fluctuations in reproductive hormonal levels and its predisposition on anterior cruciate ligament tears in premenopausal women with average and above average body fat percentages. Journal of the National Society of Allied Health, 10(1), 94-105.
2010
Washington, R. (2010). [Book of Review. Wound Management Principles and Practice (2nd ed.), by Betsy Myers], Journal of Allied Health, 39(3), e-117.
Washington, R. (2010). [Book of Review. Foundations of Clinical Research Applications to Practice (3rd ed.), by L.G. Portney and M.P. Watkins]. Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice, 8(4), ISSN 1540-580X.
Washington, R. (2010). [Review of the book : Culture in Rehabilitation: From Competency to Proficiency, by M. Royeen and J. Crabtree]. The Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice, 8(3), ISSN 1540-580X.
2009
Cartwright, B., Washington, R., & McConnell, L. (2009). Examining racial microaggression in rehabilitation counselor education. Journal of Rehabilitation Education, 23(2), 171-182.
Washington, R. (2009). A clinical decision-making model to assist physical therapists in making appropriate referrals to rehabilitation counselors: Building on HOAC II [On-line Abstract]. Journal of Physical Therapy, Retrieved at: http://apps.apta.org/Custom/abstracts/pt2009/abstractsPt.cfm?m_id=19622 2008
Washington, R. (2008). The effect of polycystic ovary syndrome on the quality of life of premenopausal women, Journal of the National Society of Allied Health, 5(6), 8-22.
Chaudry, A., Nemmers., T., & Washington, R. (2008). Preparing students to meet challenges of culturally diverse aging world: Infusing cross cultural aging content into physical therapy curricula [On-line Abstract]. Journal of Physical Therapy, Retrieved at: http://apps.apta.org/Custom/abstracts/pt2008/abstractsPt.cfm?m_id=17350 2006
Washington, R. (2006). The effects of polycystic ovary syndrome on daily activities, self-esteem and experiences in employment. Digital Dissertation 66:11. 2005
Washington, R. (2005). Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Type 2 Diabetes [On-line Abstract]. Journal of Physical Therapy, Retrieved at: http://apps.apta.org/Custom/abstracts/pt2005/abstractsPt.cfm?pubNo=PO-SI-128-F
Honors
Certifications, Honors and Awards 2002 - Current: Certified Rehabilitation Counselor - #00052452 1998: Credential Clinical Instructor by the Clinical Instructor Education Board of the American Physical Therapy Association 7/2011: Sylvia Walker Education Award, presented by the National Association of Multicultural Rehabilitation Concerns,
for Excellence in Teaching 3/2005: Excellence in Research, presented by the Office of Academic Affairs of Langston University 4/2002: Elizabeth Eames Women's Study Scholarship, presented by Southern Illinois University, Women's Studies Department
Presentations
Peer Reviewed Scientific and Professional Presentations (Selected): 2013
O’Shea, R., Washington, R., & Sweeney, R. (2013, January). Helping college students with mild TBI: Issues for PTs in Clinical Care and Academia. Poster presentation at the APTA Annual Combined Sections Meeting, San Diego, California, scheduled for July 21-24, 2013.
2012
O’Shea, R., Washington, R., & Smith, J. (2012, July). TCE: Helping Individuals with Neuromotor Impairments Learn Functional Skills, Creating Cultural Harmony for Rehabilitation Success, Presented at the 19th Annual National Association of Multicultural Concerns Training Conference, Peabody Hotel, Little Rock, Arkansas, July 27, 2012.
Smith, J., Washington, R., & O’Shea, R. (2012, July). The Implementation of Conductive Education in the Treatment of a 5-year-old girl with Cerebral Palsy: A Case Study, Creating Cultural Harmony for Rehabilitation Success. Poster presented at the 19th Annual National Association of Multicultural Concerns Training Conference, Peabody Hotel, Little Rock, Arkansas, July 26, 2012.
O’Shea, R., & Washington, R. (2012, July). An Innovative Program to Teach Functional Skills to Clients with Motor Impairments, Creating Cultural Harmony for Rehabilitation Success. Platform presentation presented at the 19th Annual National Association of Multicultural Concerns Training Conference Peabody Hotel, Little Rock, Arkansas, July 26, 2012.
2010
Washington, R. D., & Porter, D. (2010, July). Demystifying the Tenure Process: Emphasis on Diversity. Platform presentation presented at the annual conference of the National Association for Rehabilitation Concerns, Las Vegas, NV.
Patterson, P., Sager, D., Farrar, F., & Washington, R. D. (2010, March). The Effect of Fluctuations in Reproductive Hormonal Levels and its Predisposition to Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears in Premenopausal Women with Average and Above Average Body Fat pPercentages. Platform presentation at the National Society of Allied Health Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA.
2009
Cartwright, B ., & Washington, R. D. (2009, July). Toward the Construction and Initial Validation of the RMR Scale. Platform presentation at the sixteenth National Council for Multicultural Rehabilitation Concerns Conference, Memphis, TN.
2008
Washington, R. D., & Porter, D. (2008, October). Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Primer for Rehabilitation Counselors and Practitioners. Poster presentation at the annual conference for the National Association of Multicultural Rehabilitation Concerns, St. Louis, MO.
Washington, R. D., & Porter, D. (2008, October). Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Primer for Rehabilitation Counselors and Practitioners. Poster presentation at the annual meeting for the National Rehabilitation Association, St. Louis, MO.
Chaudry, A., Nemmers., T., & Washington, R. D. (2008, September). Preparing students to Meet Challenges of Culturally Diverse Aging World: Infusing Cross-cultural Aging Content into Physical Therapy Curricula. Presented at the Second European Conference on Physiotherapy Education - Lifelong Learning/Developing the Profession, Stockholm, Sweden.
Chaudry, A., Nemmers., T., & Washington, R. D. (2008, June). Preparing Students to Meet Challenges of Culturally Diverse Aging World: Infusing Cross-Cultural Aging Content into Physical Therapy Curricula. Platform presentation at the Annual American Physical Therapy Conference, San Antonio, TX.
Washington, R. D. (2008, April). Improving Medical Effectiveness in the Treatment of Women with PCOS. Poster presentation at the annual meeting of the Xavier University of Louisiana College of Pharmacy’s 2nd Annual Health Disparities Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Washington, R. D. (2008, April). Improving Medical Effectiveness in the Treatment of Women with PCOS. Poster presentation at the annual conference of the American Academy of Physical Therapy, Montgomery, AL.
2006
Washington, R. D. (2006, March). The Effect of PCOS on Daily Activities, Self-esteem and Employment. Platform presentation at the National Society of Allied Health Annual Conference, Charlotte, NC.
2005
Porter, D., Washington, R. D., & Thomas, D. (2005, July). Strategies in Rehabilitation for Sickle Cell Anemia, Individuals with Chronic Illnesses, Systemic Lupus, and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Platform presentation at the National Association for Multicultural Rehabilitation Concerns Annual Conference, Dallas, TX.
Ferguson, D., Lucchino, R., Mosbey, B., Washington, R. D., & Chaudry, A. (2005, February). Infusing Cross-Cultural Aging Education into Allied Health Curriculum. Panel presentation at the Association on Gerontology in Higher Education Annual Conference, Oklahoma City, OK.
Washington, R. D. (2005, July). Type 2 Diabetes and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Poster presentation at the National Association for Multicultural Rehabilitation Concerns Annual Training Conference, Chicago, IL.
1998
Washington, R. D. (1998, July). Long-Term Training Grant in Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury, Rehabilitation Services Capacity Building Projects Forum. Platform presentation presented at the National Association for Multicultural Rehabilitation Concerns, Dallas, TX.
Research
Other Scholarly Product (Selected Student Research Advisor): Caparelli, S. Washington, R., & Sligar, J. (2012, November). A case report of negative pressure wound therapy in the rehabilitation of a 34-year-old female with a diagnosis of necrotizing fasciitis. Advisor-Student Capstone Project, Governors State University, University Park, Ill, November 27, 2012.
Guimon, K., Washington, R., & Diers, D. (2012, November). Use of functional strength training with an eccentric focus following a total knee arthroplasty on a medically-complex female: A case report. Advisor-Student Capstone Project, Governors State University, University Park, Ill, November 27, 2012.
Langellier, J., Washington, R., & Vendrely, A., (2012, November). Use of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound and cross-friction massage in the rehabilitation of a sedentary male with chronic achilles tendinopathy: A case report. Advisor-Student Capstone Project, Governors State University, University Park, Ill, November 27, 2012.
Lynch, B., Washington, R., & Sligar, J. (2012, November). Return to independent living for a 91-year-old deconditioned female: A case report. Advisor-Student Capstone Project, Governors State University, University Park, Ill, November 27, 2012.
Schlitt, A., Washington, R., & O’Shea, R., (2012, November). Physical therapy management of a transgender female patient post ischemic stroke in an inpatient acute care setting: A case report. Advisor-Student Capstone Project, Governors State University, University Park, Ill, November 27, 2012.
Winterrowd, A., Washington, R., & Vendrely, A. (2012, November). Utilization of Glenohumeral and thoracic joint mobilizations on shoulder impingement syndrome: A case report. Advisor-Student Capstone Project, Governors State University, University Park, Ill, November 27, 2012.
Smith, J., Washington, R., & O’Shea, R. (2011, November). The Implementation of Conductive Education in the Treatment of a 5-Year-Old Girl with Cerebral Palsy: A Case Study. Advisor-Student Research Project, Governors State University, University Park, Ill.
Noonan, M., Washington, R., & Diers, D. (2011, November). Case Study: Examining the Use of McKenzie Techniques Combined With Spinal Stabilization in the Treatment of Low Back Pain: Advisor-Student Research Project, Governors State University, University Park, Ill.
Farrar, F., Sager, D., & Patterson, N. (2009, December). The effect of fluctuations in reproductive hormonal levels and its predisposition to anterior cruciate ligament tears in moderately active premenopausal women. Advisor-Student Research Project, Alabama State University, Montgomery, AL.
Hunter, T. & Hutchinson, T., & Washington, R. (2007, March). A qualitative study on the need for women’s health physical therapy services in the state of Alabama based on the perceptions of licensed physical therapists. Advisor-Student Research Project, Platform presentation at the annual conference of the National Society of Allied Health, Atlanta, GA.
McDill, T. & Brown, K. (2007, March). Frequency of ICD-9 Codes and Respective CPT Codes for Musculoskeletal Practice Patterns in Relation to Health Disparity Categories in an Outpatient Physical Therapy Private Practice: Pilot Study. Advisor-Student Research Project, National Society of Allied Health, Poster Presentation, Atlanta, GA.
Service
Consultative and Advisory Positions Held (Selected): - Year I advisor, Department of Physical Therapy, Governors State University, 2011-2012.
- Allied Health Advisory Board Member, South Suburban Community College, South Holland, Ill, 2010 –current.
- Advisory Board Member, HomeMedic Health Care, South Holland, Ill, 2010-current.
- Consultant, TACE, Development of a Webinar Training Module on Recruitment and Retention of Multicultural Employees into State VR Systems, Atlanta, GA, 2011.
- Private Rehabilitation Consultant, Family Medical Conference, St. Vincent Hospital, Little Rock, Arkansas, April, 2006
- Year I Advisor, Department of Physical Therapy, Alabama State University, 2005- current
- Grant Consultant, Rehabilitation Counseling, Alabama State University, 2004
- Year I Student Advisor, School of Physical Therapy, Langston University, 2003-2004
- Advisor and Organizer, S.T.A.R.S., Rehabilitation Services, Southern Illinois University
2001-2002 - External Consultant for Clinical Education, Department of Physical Therapy, Alabama State University, 1998
Professional Memberships
2005-Current National Association of Multicultural Rehabilitation Concerns Board Member (2012-current) President-Elect and Chairperson of the Board (2013) Co-Chair, Conference Program Committee (2012 & 2013) President (2014-2016) 2010-Current National Society of Allied Health Journal of the National Society of Allied Health Editorial Board Member (2010-Current) Peer Reviewer (2005-Current) Bylaws Committee –Member 2010, 1992-1994 Illinois Physical Therapy Association Member 2007-Current Council on Rehabilitation Educators Site Visitor 2005-Current National Rehabilitation Association Member 1991-Current American Physical Therapy Association Education Section
Current Projects
Funded Grant Activity University Research Grant – Governors State University
Kids Health Club - $3000.00
Academic Year 2011-2012
Grant Writer (Co-Author) – Alabama State University
Undergraduate Program in Rehabilitation Services with a Concentration in Addictions
Studies - $375,000 over 5 years
September 1, 2007 – August 31, 2012
Rehabilitation Services Administration, United States Department of Education
Grant (Consultant) – Alabama State University
Masters Program in Rehabilitation Counseling - $750,000 over 5 years
Rehabilitation Services Administration, United States Department of Education
Grant Writer (Lead) – Langston University
Masters Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling - $500,000 over 5 years
September 1, 2000 - September 1, 2005
Rehabilitation Services Administration, United States Department of Education
Project Manager and Institutional Coordinator of the Rehabilitation Capacity
Building Project – Langston University - $150, 000 over a three (3) year period
September 1996 to August 1999: The Rehabilitation Services Administration
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