Most clinicians who join NSPT stay. Not because we're perfect, but because the day-to-day actually matches what was on the careers page. Caseloads you can hold. Supervisors who show up. A team that talks to each other, not past each other.
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North Shore Pediatric Therapy has been growing alongside Chicagoland families for more than 25 years. Eight centers from Arlington Heights to Lake Bluff, more than 250 clinicians and operations team members, and a clinical model that's been refined the only way it can be — by people who do the work every day.
We're part of the Gracent network, which means the resources of a larger organization without losing what NSPT has always been: a place where clinicians are trusted to make clinical decisions, supported by a real team, and treated like the professionals they are.
BCBAs, SLPs, OTs, PTs, mental health therapists, and neuropsychologists working in the same building, on the same kids, with shared goals — not just shared hallways.
Free in-house CEUs, plus an annual professional development stipend to use however your growth actually requires.
We hold ourselves to the Council of Autism Service Providers' standards because they're the right ones — not because anyone is checking.
Most of our Clinical Directors started here as BCBAs. The promotion path isn't theoretical — it's the resume of the people running our centers right now.
It's the moment a kid uses a word they've never used. The look a parent gives you when their kid says goodbye without melting down for the first time in months. The colleague who walks into your office at 4:45 because they have an idea for the case you've been stuck on.
We can't put that in a benefits package. But it's the reason most of us are here.
Every clinic says they care about quality. We've all worked in places where “care about quality” meant a poster in the breakroom. So instead of telling you we're different, here's what we actually believe — and what we've built around those beliefs.
You earned your credential. You did the supervised hours. You read the literature. We're not going to override your clinical decisions with a template — and we're going to give you the autonomy, peer input, and supervisor support to make those decisions well.
Supervision here isn't a 30-minute box to check. Our Clinical Directors are clinicians first, and they're available for the case you can't stop thinking about — not just the one on the schedule.
When a kid is on speech, OT, and ABA at NSPT, those three clinicians know each other's names, share notes, and adjust goals together. One child, one plan, three (or four, or five) minds.
The goal of therapy is for therapy to end. Every plan is built around real-life outcomes — the kind a kid takes with them to school, to the grocery store, to the dinner table. We measure progress against the life the family is building, not against the slots on the calendar.
Our Clinical Directors are clinicians first — available for the hard cases and accountable to the same standards they hold the team to. Here's some of the leadership you'd meet.
More than 250 clinicians, supervisors, and operations team members across the Chicagoland area — supporting each other, learning from each other, and showing up for the families we serve. Most of our leaders started as clinicians here. Most of our long-tenured clinicians stayed because the culture earned it.
An evidence-based decision-support tool that helps clinicians translate clinical judgment, child-specific factors, and best practices into clear, defensible care recommendations.
Not designed to replace clinical expertise. Designed to support it.
Spirit weeks. Pizza for a colleague's first independent session. The group chat that lights up when a kid hits a milestone. This is the daily texture of working here — and the part that's hardest to convey on a careers page.
Shout out to Naperville's incredible OT, Kelsey, as she always knows how to make sessions more fun and engaging for her clients! I'm ALWAYS hearing our clients request for OT and Speech (shout out to Michaela!) because they have SO much fun!! Thank you for always keeping our kids on their toes and creating such fun memories.
Sending a special shout-out to the Deerfield team for making our Home Depot outing, pot painting, and flower planting a success!! We got our clients involved in every step of the process, including shopping. Well done, team! I am proud of our clinic and happy to honor our Moms!
“We finally got the three of us in the same room with the same family this week. The mom said it was the first time she'd seen all three of her son's therapists make eye contact with each other. Small thing. Big deal.”
“I have never seen so many BCBAs in matching slippers. The kids thought it was the best day of their lives. Honestly, same.”
“Want to publicly thank the entire Deerfield front desk team. The week we were down a coordinator, you held the whole intake pipeline together with rubber bands and grace. Every family that called got a real person, and every clinician that walked in had a schedule that made sense. We see you.”
“Bucktown welcomed three new behavior therapists this week and the team showed up — lunch on day one, shadowing on day two, a real conversation about what good looks like on day three. This is how we onboard.”
“Our entire Lincolnwood center came as different breakfast foods. There was a waffle. There were three eggs. The kids are still talking about it.”
“Want to shout out our ACC cohort — every single one passed their BCBA exam on the first try this round. The 94% number on our careers page just got more accurate.”
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Whether you're a seasoned BCBA who knows exactly what they want in their next center, an OT or SLP looking for a true interdisciplinary home, or a student or behavior therapist starting your career — there's a path here. We're hiring across all eight of our Illinois centers.
Lead programs, supervise teams, and shape clinical practice with real autonomy and peer support.
Explore BCBA roles →Hands-on therapy with kids, mentored by BCBAs invested in your growth. A real path to BCBA certification.
Explore BT roles →Build comprehensive speech, language, feeding, and AAC programs in a true interdisciplinary setting.
Explore SLP roles →Sensory gyms built for the work, caseloads built for clinical depth, and colleagues who share goals daily.
Explore OT roles →Pediatric PT with the equipment, the team, and the schedule to deliver care that actually moves families forward.
Explore PT roles →Support the whole child — emotional regulation, anxiety, ADHD, and family dynamics — alongside our therapy disciplines.
Explore MH roles →Clinical Directors, intake coordinators, billing, and admin teams — the people who make great clinical work possible.
Explore L&O roles →Practicum, internships, and supervised pathways into the field with mentors who actually mentor.
Explore student opportunities →Competitive pay is the starting point — not the proof. Here's the rest.
Role-specific compensation that's above-market across clinical, supervisory, and leadership tracks. Reviewed annually, not “when budget allows.”
Generous PTO plus 7 paid holidays starting day one. Rest is part of clinical sustainability, not a perk we're polite about.
NSPT covers an average of 75% of the cost of your health benefits. Multiple plans so you can pick what fits your life.
Long-term investment in the people building long careers here.
Life, AD&D, Hospital Indemnity, and Disability Insurance. The coverage you hope you never use, included.
For team members pursuing a Master's or PhD in a clinical field. We invest in the people becoming the next generation of clinicians here.
Annual budget for external trainings, certifications, conferences — whatever the next step in your growth actually looks like.
BACB ACE Provider. Continuing ed that's both convenient and clinically meaningful. We host them; you don't pay for them.
HCFSA, LPFSA, DCFSA, HSA, and Commuter & Parking (IL). Real flexibility, real tax savings.
Caseloads that are clinically defensible — not whatever it takes to hit a number.
Growing where families need us — from the North Shore through the western suburbs into Chicago.
A clear process, real conversations, and the same honesty we bring to the families we work with.
Send us your application. A real person on our team reads it. If it looks like a fit, you'll hear from us within a few days — not a few weeks of silence.
Our first call isn't an interrogation. It's a two-way conversation about what you're actually looking for, what the role looks like day to day, and whether the fit is there before we go any further.
You'll meet the people you'd actually be working with — the Clinical Director, future colleagues, sometimes a center tour. Go deep on the clinical questions that matter to you. We expect you to.
Clear, written, no pressure. We walk you through every detail of the offer, give you the space to think it over, and answer anything that comes up. Then we make sure your first day actually feels like a first day, not a paperwork day.
Things clinicians actually ask us when they're evaluating us. If we missed a question, bring it on your first call — we'll answer it the same way.
Application → quick phone call within a few days → a real 60-minute conversation with the Clinical Director you'd work under → optional center tour → written offer. Usually about two weeks from first call to offer when both sides want to move. Faster if you do.
We don't oversize caseloads to hit revenue targets. The honest number varies by role, center, and what your week looks like — your Clinical Director will give you a real range on the first call, not after you've signed. Short version: enough to do meaningful clinical work, not so much that quality slips.
Weekly individual supervision with your Clinical Director. Regular case reviews with peers. Plus the hallway conversations that aren't on the calendar but tend to matter most. Supervision here isn't a 30-minute compliance check — it's a working relationship.
Yes. Our 94% first-attempt BCBA pass rate isn't an accident — it's an investment. ACCs get protected study time, structured supervision under licensed BCBAs, and exam prep through our internal program. We also offer $1,000+ scholarships for team members working toward a Master's or PhD in a clinical field.
Case by case — it depends on the role, region, and current legal capacity. The honest answer is “let's talk about it on the first call.” We'd rather have an early conversation than waste your time.
Most clinical roles are W-2 full-time, but part-time arrangements are real and common here. Hybrid varies by role — direct clinical work happens in-center, while supervisory and admin time often has flexibility. Contract roles are uncommon but possible for specialized situations. Bring it up early so we can be straight with you.
We review compensation annually as a structural process — not “when budget allows.” Specifics for your role's current range come up during the offer conversation, and reviews happen on a predictable schedule once you're on the team. (Placeholder: confirm last broad clinical comp review date before publish.)
Whether you've been job-searching for months or just got curious enough to read all the way down this page — start a conversation with us. We'd rather have the first call now than not have it.
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North Shore Pediatric Therapy provides compassionate, neuroaffirming care for children and families. Our expert team offers autism testing, ABA therapy, speech, occupational, and physical therapy. For over 25 years, we’ve partnered with families to help every child grow, learn, and thrive.
Services at North Shore Pediatric Therapy and Gracent Pediatric Therapy centers are provided by affiliated professional corporations.
