Medical Therapeutic Technician Assistant - Journey

Medical Therapeutic Technician Assistant - Journey

Job Title - Medical Therapeutic Technician Assistant - Journey

Position Number - 400537

Vacancy Open to - All Candidates

Time-Limited - Yes

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Advertising Department - PEDS-CHILDRENS DEVELOP SERV AG

Division - ECU Health/BSOM

Classification Title - 14700 Medical Therapy Technician Assistant

Competency Level - 2 - Journey

Working Title - Medcial Therapy Technician/Assistant

Number of Vacancies - 1

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) - 1.0

Full Time or Part Time - Full Time

Recruitment Range - $35,972 - $65,036

Anticipated Hiring Range - $52,375 - $55,661

Salary Grade Equivalency - NH02

Work Schedule - M-F

Work Hours - 8-5pm

Position Location (City) - Greenville

Job Category - Staff

Be a Pirate! East Carolina University (ECU) is consistently ranked among the nation's top public universities for its commitment to research, innovation, social mobility, and public service. Classified as a R1 institution by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, ECU is among the top 5% of research universities in the United States, an elite designation reflecting the highest levels of research activity, funding, and doctoral output. Founded in 1907, ECU is a public, four-year university located in Greenville, N.C., which is widely regarded as the cultural, educational, economic, and medical hub of eastern North Carolina. Through education, research, healthcare, community engagement, athletics, cultural enrichment, and service, ECU enhances the quality of life for its students, the state and communities around the world. It is a great place to work, teach, and learn. ECU's commitment to impactful scholarship is further demonstrated through its repeated Carnegie Community Engagement Classification (2010, 2015, 2024), as well as its 2024 designation as a Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose institution. These distinctions recognize the university's leadership in translating research into meaningful community partnerships and measurable societal benefits. The university supports its workforce through a wide range of professional development opportunities designed to foster career growth and skill advancement. Eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit - The Children's Developmental Services Agency (CDSA) is one of a statewide network of 16 regional agencies that provide interdisciplinary early intervention supports and services through the North Carolina Infant Toddler Program to infants and toddlers, birth to age three, and their families identified as at risk for or experiencing developmental delays. The CDSA is the local lead agency for the Infant Toddler Program (ITP) in North Carolina, a federally mandated program under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The ECU Greenville CDSA is a part of the ECU Brody School of Medicine's Department of Pediatrics and contractually serves as the primary portal of entry for the North Carolina Infant Toddler Program for seven counties in the eastern region of the state: Pitt, Martin, Bertie, Hyde, Beaufort, Greene and Wayne. The Early Intervention Medical Therapy Technician/Assistant works under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist to provide occupational therapy services to infants and toddlers (birth to 3 years old) with developmental delays and their families in their natural learning environments.

Primary Purpose of Position - THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTION/TREATMENT SERVICES: Under the supervision of a licensed Occupational therapist, the Technician/Assistant provides direct therapeutic interventions and treatment services to enrolled children and families, within their specific area of expertise and/or license/certification. Interventions are provided, when selected, to family members, caregivers, community care providers, and other adults responsible for the routines-based outcomes found on the Service Delivery Page of the IFSP. Therapeutic interventions and treatment occur in a variety of settings including the home, child care and other community settings. Intervention and treatment services focus on improving functional activities of daily living, and instructing family members and caregivers in techniques that promote their ability to enhance the child's development, within the priorities and goals chosen by the family. Treatment includes strategies and activities designed to be imbedded into the daily routines of the child and family and include educational approaches with the family/caregiver. The Technician/Assistant will monitor the child's progress and the family's concerns and modify techniques/strategies as needed. The Technician/Assistant will instruct family/caregiver in the use of adaptive equipment/assistive technology, and monitor progress, as appropriate within the Technician/Assistant's area of expertise. Therapeutic intervention services provided by the Technician/Assistant, will address the specific family-driven outcomes identified on the IFSP. The Technician/Assistant will communicate regularly with the family, Early Intervention Service Coordinator and other team members to address progress and changing needs, as well as participate in IFSP Reviews, as needed. The Technician/Assistant collaborates with members of the IFSP team to develop strategies and enhance attainment of specific IFSP outcomes for children and families enrolled. The Technician/Assistant follows and formulates progress reports and billing documentation in accordance with the ITP Medicaid Guidelines, NCITP Policies and Procedures, ECU CDSA Policies & Practices, and the policies of other 3rd party payers.

TRAINING: The Technician/Assistant provides training and educational opportunities to Service Coordinators, other Specialists, community service providers, community stakeholders and families/caregivers to develop and enhance skills and competencies relevant to enhancing outcomes for children, birth to three, and their families. This includes consultation regarding selection and use of appropriate resources, toys, activities, approaches to best practice for early intervention, therapeutic activities for infants and toddlers, uses/need for assistive technology devices, and other relevant child development topics. The Specialist provides education and consultation to provider agencies in the catchment area, as requested, to promote integration of services, enhance quality of services, support the appropriate quantity and frequency of services and supports, as well as to support the education of family and caregivers.

ADMINISTRATIVE AND OTHER DUTIES: Maintains client records in accordance with CDSA/ITP standards. Attends scheduled staff meetings and completes required daily/monthly accountability activities (e.g., time and travel, billing sheets). Follows departmental, division and agency policies and procedures. May serve on local, regional or state level committees and boards as approved. Attends trainings or professional development events to maintain licensure/certification and to stay current on recommended practices. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience - High school diploma or equivalency and one year of health care experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Some positions may require licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the State of North Carolina.

License or Certification required by statute or regulation - Licensed/Certified Occupational Therapist, Valid North Carolina Occupational Therapy Assistant, Licensed NCCOTA

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience - Experience with pediatric populations preferred, birth to three experience a plus. Experience with family directed service provision preferred. Experience with home and community based programming preferred. Experience with therapeutic interventions preferred, including feeding and sensory integration.

License or Certification required by the Department - North Carolina Occupational Therapy Assistant

Special Instructions to Applicant - Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and education are listed on your application. Do not write'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section. If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment). Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.

Additional Instructions to Applicant

Job Open Date - 07/16/2026

Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date; If no closing date is indicated, the position will be posted until filled and may close at any time after the recruitment has been completed. - 07/29