For independent pediatric therapists in Illinois
You change lives. We handle your billing and admin.
35+ combined years in EIServing Illinois therapists since 2007
Right Start Pediatric Therapies is the Illinois Early Intervention payee, biller, and admin partner for independent (1099) pediatric therapists across Chicagoland and throughout Illinois. You bring the play; we handle the billing, paperwork, and admin.
Questions? Call 877-960-5006 or email support@rightstartpediatrics.com
Paid consistently, without delay.
Paid twice per month by direct deposit, with no waiting on Medicaid or insurance.
- We bill EI and insurance as your payeeAs your payee and biller, Right Start handles all EI and insurance claims, denials, prior authorization follow-up, and calls with the CBO and insurance.
For independent Illinois EI therapists
What we take off your plate
You treat children and coach parents. We take on the EI billing and admin.
- You have the option to dictate notes instead of typingYou have access to fast speech-to-text notes, so documentation takes less typing.
- Your schedule stays yoursYou create your own schedule and choose your cities, anywhere in Chicagoland or across Illinois.
- Telehealth and live video visitsYou have access to telehealth and live video visits, alongside visits in the child’s home or community.
- Colleagues for collaboration and reflective practiceYou connect with other independent therapists who contract with Right Start.
- BonusRefer a therapist you trustKnow a great independent therapist? Ask us about the referral program.
- Ready for EI monitoring and auditsRight Start keeps authorizations and case files organized so EI monitoring and audits are simpler.
- Professional liability coverage layered on your own policyYou keep your own liability policy, and the coverage is layered on top of it.
- Taxes planned ahead, freeYou have access to free tax budgeting help and education so planning ahead is easier.
- A direct line to the founder and teamReach the Right Start team, including founder Taso, directly at 877-960-5006 or support@rightstartpediatrics.com.
Credentialing and trainings
- Credentialing, IMPACT, and license steps, guidedSupport with EI credentialing, IMPACT enrollment, and license steps.
- Required EI trainings and CEU, mapped outHelp finding your way through required online EI trainings and CEU.
Already credentialed and billing on your own? See what stays yours
- 1099Independent: your payee, biller, and admin partner
- All of IllinoisChicagoland and across Illinois. You choose your cities.
- EI + insuranceBilled as your payee
- 35+combined years in EI
Insurance we bill
- BCBS PPO & BlueChoice PPO: in networkLicensed independent contractor therapists can be contracted in network.
- TricareRight Start works with Tricare.
- Out-of-networkWe bill most out-of-network insurance.
- Illinois Early InterventionRight Start serves as your EI payee and biller.
How it works
Four simple steps from first hello to getting paid.
Reach out
Tell us your discipline, license, and the cities you are thinking about.
Get set up
Sign your independent contractor agreement and get help with EI credentialing, IMPACT, and license steps, if needed.
See children where they live
Visits happen in the child’s home or community (natural environments), and telehealth and live video visits are available.
We bill, you get paid
Right Start handles EI and insurance billing as your payee, and you are paid twice per month by direct deposit, with no waiting on Medicaid or insurance.
Every pediatric discipline is welcome
Right Start works with independent therapists across these disciplines. Other licensed pediatric disciplines are welcome to talk with the Right Start office.
What independent therapists say
“Hiring Right Start, with Taso, has been transformative. He’s always supportive, offering reflective practice and he’s available even on weekends. His understanding and nurturing approach is telling of his passion for working with therapists. I have highly recommended to all my therapist friends and a few have come on board!”
Gabrielle A. Occupational Therapist, independent contractor “Taso’s helpful guidance through the initial EI credentialing and then Evaluator credentialing along with his ability to explain the EI processes has helped to make my practice stress-free. He provides fast direct deposits and is there for me anytime, fostering a true community. Best place to work, from my past experience.”
Lindsay C. Physical Therapist, independent contractor “RightStart creates a family-like environment yet in a professional manner for independent therapists like myself. He has helped to make my work in EI and private practice so much easier with handling billing, paperwork, audits, and processing of all denials. Highly Recommended to anyone.”
Tracey D. Speech-Language Pathologist, independent contractor “As a new mom and therapist, Taso’s nurturing support shines. He handles my insurance billing seamlessly and encourages collaboration amongst therapists. Available on weekends, he treats everyone like family. I refer all my colleagues here.”
Jessica L. Physical Therapist, independent contractor “Right Start’s easy case management and EHR system help let me focus on patients. Taso’s reflective practice and night / weekend availability are invaluable—he’s understanding and helpful. Highly recommend to anyone!”
Rebecca C. Occupational Therapist, independent contractor
Our standing in Illinois EI
- Our founder, Taso Michalopulos, is a Provider Representative on the Illinois Interagency Council on Early Intervention.
- Independent therapists host and help train student clinicians, with placements for OT, PT, SLP, and DT students from multiple universities in Illinois and nationwide.
- The independent contractors who work with Right Start hold their own Illinois licenses and Early Intervention credentials, and many are active in professional associations such as ILOTA, IPTA, ISHA and IDTA.
Ready to spend more time on play and less on paperwork?
The Right Start office would love to hear from you. Call 877-960-5006 or email support@rightstartpediatrics.com.