Do the neuro physio work you got into this profession for

Too often, people living with neurological conditions are discharged from hospital with limited follow-up and told their recovery has plateaued. At Synaptic, we see what's possible when clients get timely, intensive, long-term rehabilitation instead. We're looking for a physiotherapist who wants the time, tools and team to make that kind of difference, and who believes in the potential of every client who comes through our doors.

Who we are

Synaptic Health is a Calgary-based registered charity, founded in 2012 to close a real gap in care: long-term rehabilitation for people living with neurological conditions. We provide comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation for people living with spinal cord injuries and other severe motor and neurological disorders, at every stage of recovery.

Our approach is grounded in the principles of neuroprotection, neurorecovery and neuroplasticity: the science of the brain's ability to form new connections with the body and relearn functional movement through intensive, exercise-based rehabilitation.

Under one roof, our clients can access physical, occupational, massage and respiratory therapy, speech-language pathology, acupuncture, mental health support and neuro-supportive nutrition, alongside some of the most advanced rehabilitation technology in the country, including the XoMotion robotic exoskeleton. We keep wait times short and costs low, and we're powered by a community of donors who believe everyone deserves the chance to maximize their abilities and quality of life.

We're client-focused, action-driven and deeply rooted in community. And we're growing.

The role

As a Physiotherapist at Synaptic, you'll assess,



treat and guide clients living with conditions such as spinal cord injury, stroke, acquired and traumatic brain injury, MS, Parkinson's, cerebral palsy and Long COVID. You'll plan the clinical direction of each client's physical rehabilitation, work alongside kinesiologists and other specialists who deliver intensive exercise-based programs, and help shape how our interdisciplinary model grows. You'll have access to technology most clinics can only read about, and a team that wants to learn alongside you.

What you'll do

Assess and diagnose

- Complete comprehensive neurological and musculoskeletal assessments, including motor function, tone, sensation, balance, gait and mobility
- Use standardized outcome measures to set baselines and track progress
- Identify each client's goals, values and priorities, and build them into their plan

Plan and treat

- Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans and adjust them as clients progress
- Deliver hands-on treatment, including neuromuscular re-education, gait and balance training, spasticity management, manual therapy and functional retraining
- Integrate our rehabilitation technology into treatment, including the XoMotion exoskeleton, Therastride, Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES), Hunova, E-Pacer and standing frames




- Assess for and recommend mobility aids, orthotics, seating and equipment, and liaise with vendors and funders as needed

Deliver clinical care

- Provide clinical direction to kinesiologists and rehabilitation specialists delivering client exercise programs
- Collaborate with occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, respiratory therapists, mental health professionals and others to coordinate holistic care
- Mentor students and newer team members, and contribute to in-house education and training

Educate and empower

- Teach clients, families and caregivers about their condition, safe movement and transfers, home programs and preventing secondary complications
- Support clients as they transition from hospital to community and set goals for life beyond the clinic

Document and report

- Maintain accurate, timely clinical records in line with Physiotherapy Alberta standards
- Prepare reports for referring physicians, insurers, funders and other health professionals
- Contribute to program evaluation, quality improvement and research opportunities

What you bring

What we look for in everyone at Synaptic

We can teach you our systems. What we can't teach is who you are. Here's what the people who thrive here have in common:

- You're a problem-solver at heart. When the path isn't explicit, you find another one. You spot what needs doing, jump in, and keep things moving even on the toughest days.
- You make the room better. People are glad you're on the team. You bring warmth and optimism that make Synaptic a place people love to work.
- You're curious and you share it. You're quick to say "let

📌 Physiotherapist (Calgary)
🏢 Synaptic Neuro Rehabilitation Centre
📍 Calgary