Speech-Language Pathologist

Build Your Independent Practice with Comprehensive Support

Are you a Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in Illinois ready to launch or expand your private practice? Stoa Therapy partners with motivated SLPs who want the freedom of independent practice with the backing of a comprehensive support system.

About Stoa Therapy

Stoa Therapy empowers speech-language pathologists to build thriving independent practices by removing the administrative and operational barriers that typically hold clinicians back. We provide end-to-end practice enablement – from insurance credentialing and billing to marketing guidance and clinical technology – so you can focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional patient care.

Our mission is to give SLPs the infrastructure, tools, and community they need to succeed as independent practitioners without sacrificing clinical autonomy or work-life balance.

What We Provide

As a Stoa Therapy partner, you'll receive:

• Insurance Credentialing & Contracting: We credential you with Illinois' major insurance networks, enabling you to accept insurance without the paperwork headaches
• Revenue Cycle Management: Complete billing, claims processing, and reimbursement support – we handle the backend so you don't have to
• Practice Growth Support: Marketing templates, digital presence guidance, and strategies to build your patient base
• Clinical Technology: Modern, intuitive EHR platform with integrated scheduling and documentation tools
• Operational Resources: Administrative support for care coordination and practice logistics
• Professional Community: Network of fellow independent SLPs for collaboration, support, and shared learning
• Schedule Flexibility: Design your practice around your life, not the other way around

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
• Current Illinois state licensure in good standing
• Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA (CCC-SLP)
• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience post-CFY
• Demonstrated clinical competency across various communication / swallowing disorders
• Schedule flexibility and interest in working across time zones
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-motivated with an entrepreneurial spirit
• Comfort with technology and digital practice management tools
• Interest in the business development aspects of private practice

Compensation & Structure

Independent contractor relationship

• Competitive earnings: $40-55 per hour based on experience, specialty, and caseload
• Build your practice at your own pace – part-time or full-time
• Flexible scheduling on your terms
• Potential for practice growth limited only by your ambition

Just so you know

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• Our clinicians can choose to work as little as 5 hours per week or work up to 40: All availability will be considered
• You'll be paid for both direct and indirect time (Example: Indirect includes specific documentation, attending IEP meetings, and more)

Work Environment

• Telehealth, in-home visits, clinic-based, or hybrid – you decide
• Serve clients throughout Illinois
• Access to collaborative community while maintaining independence

Location: Illinois (must be licensed in IL)

Practice Model: Independent contractor building your own patient caseload with comprehensive back-office support

Stoa Therapy is committed to supporting diverse practitioners in building practices that reflect their communities. We encourage applications from SLPs of all backgrounds and experiences.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $ $55.00 per hour

Work Location: Remote