About ARBI
ARBI is a nonprofit community-based rehabilitation centre providing neurorehabilitation and family support for survivors of moderate-severe acquired brain injury. For nearly 50 years, ARBI has been recognized as a pioneer in community-based brain injury rehabilitation using a combination of professional staff and trained volunteers. Our staff are relentlessly dedicated to the progress of each client we support.
Your Opportunity
Reporting to the Program Manager, the Physiotherapist plays a key role in the delivery of ARBI’s neurorehabilitation programming.
Working closely with an interdisciplinary team, the Physiotherapist provides direct client care through functional assessments, goal-based treatment planning, and implementation of individual and group treatment sessions. The Physiotherapist contributes to the ongoing development and continuous improvement of clinical rehabilitation programming, with a focus on high-quality, client-centered care.
This role provides the opportunity to:
- Make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals living with acquired brain injury.
- Provide direct, impact-driven neurorehabilitation through individualized and group treatment plans.
- Work within a collaborative, interdisciplinary, and mission-driven team.
- Mentor and guide Rehabilitation Assistants, volunteers, and practicum students in a supportive environment.
- Contribute to applied research, quality improvement, and evidence-informed rehabilitation best practices.
What you bring:
The ideal candidate is a collaborative and compassionate clinical leader who is passionate about supporting individuals with acquired brain injuries in achieving functional goals and participating fully in community life. You are committed to person-centered practice, blending clinical excellence with mentorship and guidance.
You thrive in a dynamic environment, balancing direct clinical care with leadership and supervisory responsibilities. You are confident leading a team, collaborating across disciplines, and ensuring the effective and safe delivery of ARBI programs. You demonstrate professionalism, sound clinical judgment, and a strong dedication to high-quality care.
Key attributes include:
- Strong clinical leadership, mentoring, and supervision skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
- Compassion and respect when supporting individuals with acquired brain injury.
- Ability to conduct comprehensive functional assessments and design tailored rehabilitation plans.
- Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills.
- Ability to adapt care approaches to meet diverse client needs.
- Commitment to continuous quality improvement and evidence-informed best practices.
- Passion for ARBI’s mission and client-centered philosophy.
Key Responsibility Areas:
1. Program Delivery & Client Engagement – 70%
- Conduct client-centered functional assessments, including standardized testing aligned with ARBI protocols.
- Provide direct treatment to clients with neurological conditions and develop individualized rehabilitation plans.
- Deliver meaningful one-to-one and group-based rehabilitation sessions, both in-person and in community-based settings.
- Collaborate with ARBI’s interdisciplinary team, including Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, Psychologists, Recreation Therapists, and Social Worker, to support holistic care.
- Design structured rehabilitation programs for implementation by Rehabilitation Assistants, volunteers, or caregivers under supervision.
- Liaise with families and external care providers to support client progress and facilitate discharge planning or transitions.
- Track attendance, participation, and goal-related progress, maintaining accurate documentation per ARBI standards.
- Participate in client reviews, case conferences, and interdisciplinary team discussions to support coordinated service delivery.
2. Supervision, Program Operations & Administration – 30%
- Train, mentor, and supervise volunteers, practicum students, and caregivers involved in client care and program delivery.
- Support and contribute to applied research or quality improvement projects related to client care and rehabilitation best practices.
- Advocate for individuals with brain injuries and promote ARBI’s mission by supporting awareness and education in the community and healthcare settings.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physiotherapy.
- Active registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in neurorehabilitation or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience or strong aptitude for supervision, mentorship, or team guidance.
- Valid CPR and Emergency First Aid certification.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to adapt care approaches to diverse client needs.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in an interdisciplinary team environment.
- Passion for supporting individuals with acquired brain injuries in achieving functional goals and fully participating in community life.
Application Deadline:
This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Please forward cover letter and resume to:
Marina Spratt
Interim Program Manager
E-mail: [email protected]
ARBI
311 Cedar Crescent SW
Calgary, AB T3C 3A4
Website: www.arbi.ca
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: $38.00-$40.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
