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Job Title
Medical Therapeutic Specialist II
Position Number
500697
Vacancy Open to
All Candidates
Department
EHH BSOM Peds CDSA
Department Homepage
https://www.ncdhhs.gov/itp-beearly
Advertising Department
PEDS-CHILDRENS DEVELOP SERV AG
Division
ECU Health/BSOM
Classification Title
Specialist
Working Title
Early Intervention Specialist - Medical Therapeutic Specialist II
Number of Vacancies
1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE)
1.0
Full Time or Part Time
Full Time
Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.
$54,249 - $76,610
Position Location (City)
Greenville
Position Type
EHRA-NF (EPS)
Job Category
Non-Faculty Professional
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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 and 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 17 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.
Primary Purpose of Position
The Early Intervention Medical Therapeutic Specialist participates as a member of the multidisciplinary early intervention team which supports the needs of young children referred to the CDSA and their families, assuring the provision of one or more of the nineteen (19) services and supports required by the Federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)- Part C. The primary purpose of the position is to provide comprehensive developmental assessment and evaluation, service planning, direct interventions in the area of specialty, and consultation/technical assistance to young children referred, their families, caregivers, team members and service providers within the ITP CDSA network. The Early Intervention Medical Therapeutic Specialist is responsible for: providing eligibility evaluations using standardized testing methods; developmental assessments of strengths and needs; written reports of results with suggested strategies which respond to the goals and priorities of the family; consultation/teaching within area of expertise with families, providers, and service coordinators relative to the outcomes and activities agreed upon on the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP); and direct therapeutic interventions with children and caregivers within specialty area when a CDSA network provider is unable to meet the needs as outlined on the IFSP. The Specialist may be assigned the responsibility of Service Coordination for select families as needed. This position may provide supervision and consultation to less experienced Specialists and Service Coordinators, service providers within the community, and/or Students and Volunteers.
Minimum Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
Bachelor's or Master's degree in the therapeutic specialty area to which assigned. Some positions may require additional training, certifications, or licensure in speech pathology, audiology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, or other fields. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation
Valid driver's license
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
Experience with the Birth to Three population, family-directed service provision, home and community-based programming, developmental assessments, and evaluations, as well as therapeutic interventions with young children with disabilities and their families in area of specialty. Good verbal and written communication skills.
Special Instructions to Applicant
East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. In addition to submitting a candidate profile online, please submit online the required applicant documents:
Curriculum Vitae
Letter of Interest
List of Three References (noting contact information)
At the time of employment two to three original letters of reference, official transcripts, a criminal background check, and proper documentation of identity and employability are required. Please be aware, an automatic email may be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section of the People Admin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the People Admin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Additional Instructions to Applicant
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
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.
Job Open Date
08/11/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.
08/25/2026
Initial Screening Begins
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Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/96058
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East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.
Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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