Steven Liaos, PT, DPT, DSc., OCS, SCS, FAAOMPT
Director / Associate Professor
School of Physical Therapy
Faculty
Email
sliaos@touro.edu
Phone
(702) 777-3957
Steven M. Liaos, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, FAAOMPT is an Assistant Professor of the School of Physical Therapy at Touro University Nevada. Dr. Liaos has worked in outpatient orthopedics in a variety of clinical and administrative roles including as the Regional Therapy Manager for a large national physical therapy provider. His passion is in the clinical aspect of the profession, and he continues to practice in a per-diem role for some of the shows on the Las Vegas strip. Dr. Liaos is also a passionate advocate for the profession.
He has been active in our professional organization, and currently serves as an Inspector for the State of Nevada Physical Therapy Examiners Board.
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Psychobiology, University of California, Los Angeles, 1990
- Master of Physical Therapy, Mount Saint Mary's College, 1994
- Doctor of Physical Therapy, Temple University, 2004
- Doctor of Science, Orthopedic Physical Therapy, Andrews University, (in progress)
Specialty Training
- Southern California Kaiser Permanente Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency, 1999
- Southern California Kaiser Permanente Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship, 1999
Licensure / Board Certifications
- Licensed Physical Therapist in Nevada and California
- Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedics (OCS)
- Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports (SCS)
Teaching / Courses
- Functional Kinesiology
- Orthopedic Assessment and Management
- Science of Pain
- Business Practices
Professional Memberships
- American Physical Therapy Association
- Nevada Physical Therapy Association
- American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy
- American Pain Society
