Honor Society® member
Jessica Giles
Physical Therapy Technician and Insurance Manager at My position required me to be in two places at one time. I was responsible for aiding my physical therapists in instructing patients with their activities, as well as verifying patients' insurances, collecting money for treatment, and scheduling appointments. I worked 35 hours a week at this position while still working as a supervisor at Starbucks.
- Physical Therapy
- Class of 2025
- Montgomery, TX
Member since October 2022
About
I STRIVE TO BE A PHYSICAL THERAPIST BECAUSE I AM PASSIONATE IN HELPING OTHERS OVERCOME THEIR PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS TO MEET THEIR GOALS. I AM A SKILLED MOTIVATOR, AN AFFABLE PERSON AND A STRONG LEADER
Education
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Texas State University
Doctorate of Physical Therapy
2022 – 2025
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University of Texas at Austin
B.S. Psychology
2015 – 2018
Honors and awards
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University Honors University of Texas - Austin
Academic Excellence Spring 2017, Fall 2017, Spring 2018
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Volunteer Award 2019
Chi Saint Luke's, Houston Texas; excellence in service and completing over 100+ hours of volunteer work in the inpatient rehab wing
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Superior Performance Award (AfJROTC 2012)
Excellence in discipline, motivational qualities, dedication to service, and outstanding performance in AFJROTC.
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Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (AFJROTC 2013)
National level award given for best flight commander leadership, dedication, and academic success. I was a freshman flight commander, responsible for mentoring 30 students first entering high school.
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Heart Award - Frontier Camp 2015
Awarded to one staff member per summer who reflected immense compassion and dedication to their campers.
Goals and interests
- Career goal
Neuro-Specialist Physical Therapist
- Graduate school interests
Physical Therapy
- Outside the classroom
I am an avid hiker and explorer. I love traveling and experiencing new cultures/ways of life. I often try many new places in the cities that I have lived in; such as restaurants, bars, and museums.
Experience
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Physical Therapy Technician and Insurance Manager
My position required me to be in two places at one time. I was responsible for aiding my physical therapists in instructing patients with their activities, as well as verifying patients' insurances, collecting money for treatment, and scheduling appointments. I worked 35 hours a week at this position while still working as a supervisor at Starbucks.
Oct 2019 – Dec 2021
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Optician
Briargrove Eye Center. I was responsible for verifying patients' insurances, helping with preliminary exams for the optometrist, money management and inventory management.
Mar 2019 – Oct 2019
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Barista/Shift Supervisior
Starbucks 2013- 2018; 2020 - 2022. I was a trainer as well as a barista for many years before promoting to supervisor. I was responsible for maintaining quality standards, delivering a fast but positive experience for every customer. I was a key-holder and money manager for four years.
Feb 2013 – May 2022
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Senior Counselor, Lifeguard, Head Lifeguard
Frontier Camp; June - August of 2012 - 2016. This was an overnight summer camp that changed out sets of 20 campers per cabin every week. We worked 50+ hours ensuring the welfare of our campers, running activities, and keeping to time constraints. As a head lifeguard, I was responsible for the entire lake front. I managed the lifeguards , boat activity schedules, and any waterfront first aid. I led many campfire discussions/activities in front of all the campers and staff.
Jun 2012 – Aug 2016
Volunteering
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I was responsible for aiding the staff in the inpatient rehabilitation department. I transported patients, fixed equipment, helped with patient therapy activities, and kept patients company while they waited between therapy sessions.
CHI Saint Luke's Volunteer Services
Jan 2019 – Mar 2019
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Activity Leader for a camp in Limbe, Haiti. We were responsible for setting up a summer camp for a small community in Haiti so that kids in that village could experience what it was like. We also helped construct roofs for local houses.
Frontier Camp: Jacob's Well
Jan 2015
Languages
- English (US) Fluent
