Bloomer Health vs TheraCare
NYC EI Agency Comparison
Side-by-side comparison of Bloomer Health and TheraCare based on pay rates, trust scores, payment speed, and therapist-reported data. Both are available through EI Match.
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Bloomer Health vs TheraCare: the numbers
| Metric | Bloomer Health | TheraCare |
|---|---|---|
| Overall trust score | 93✓ | 85 |
| Payment reliability | 97✓ | 92 |
| Admin support | 95✓ | 78 |
| CF supervision quality | 90✓ | 88 |
| Responsiveness | 92✓ | 85 |
| SLP rate (licensed) | $62–$75✓ | $60–$72 |
| OT rate (licensed) | $57–$70✓ | $55–$68 |
| Payment speed | 14 days | Bi-weekly |
| Employment structure | 1099 only | 1099 or W-2 |
| Disciplines | SLP, OT, PT, ABA, SI, SW | SLP, OT, PT, ABA, SI, SW |
Our take: which should you choose?
Bloomer Health, Digital-first, fastest pay cycle in NYC EI, very low admin burden. Trust score: 93/100. See full details at the Bloomer Health agency page.
TheraCare, One of NYC's most established EI providers. W-2 option available. Trust score: 85/100. See full details at the TheraCare agency page.
For most therapists prioritizing payment speed and admin quality, Bloomer Health is the stronger choice. For therapists on their CF year, Bloomer Health scores better on supervision quality.
Many NYC EI therapists work with both agencies simultaneously, one as the primary for their strongest borough, the other to fill schedule gaps. There are no exclusivity requirements in NYC EI.
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
Bloomer Health pays within 14 days, the fastest cycle of any NYC EI agency. TheraCare pays bi-weekly. Both are reliable; Bloomer simply pays faster.
TheraCare offers a W-2 option with benefits. Bloomer Health is 1099-only. If you want employer-paid taxes and health insurance, TheraCare is the better fit. For maximum per-session income and tax flexibility, Bloomer's 1099 model typically wins on net pay.
Bloomer Health scores 90/100 on CF support; TheraCare scores 88/100. Both are strong. Ask for the name of your specific supervisor before choosing, the individual matters more than the agency score.
Yes. No exclusivity agreements exist in NYC EI. Many therapists work with both simultaneously for maximum geographic flexibility and caseload resilience.
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