Physical Therapy

Your journey to becoming a physical therapist starts at Touro Nevada. Through our entry-level doctor of physical therapy program, you will impact the lives of your patients with your dedication and our guidance. Our program has a strong history of progressive methods that focus on the human body in providing a multitude of effective treatments. Through our accredited program, you will become a life-changing clinician for your patients.

PT Students

Physical therapy students at Touro Nevada share their experiences in the PT program.

Hear From Our PT Students

“Professors understand that our education and experience here comes first, so I really appreciate being able to stop in and ask a question or say hi.”

Logan Deroin Physical Therapy Doctorate, Class of 2019

“It’s very humbling to be selected as a Centennial Scholar and have the opportunity to network with everyone else representing their states and special interest groups. My involvement will provide me the opportunity to connect and work with leaders in my field throughout the U.S.”

Michelle Young Physical Therapy Student | Class of 2021

Physical Therapy Student Michelle Young Named “Centennial Scholar” for the State of Nevada

You are joining a community of motivated and successful leaders in healthcare field.

Touro Nevada News

Meet Your Director

At Touro Nevada, we strive to offer a supportive educational environment that meets the current needs of our students. Our Doctor of Physical Therapy program is dedicated to preparing knowledgeable, skilled and caring practitioners who can assume and adapt to the multiple roles of a physical therapist in our ever-changing healthcare environment. We aim to foster the development of altruistic, independent, creative, analytical thinkers who are prepared to respond to a full spectrum of treatments for their patients.

Our graduates are critical thinkers who embrace a high level of ethical and moral values including a service to society and lifelong learning which will inform their clinical practice. Here, you will believe in total patient care, guided by a belief in human worth and dignity, and dedicated to the optimization of human health. And even after you graduate, your faculty will continue to be a part of your personal and professional life.

We welcome your inquiries and interest in our programs. 

Best regards,
Michael Laymon, PT, DSc, OCS

Mission Statement

The School of Physical Therapy’s philosophy is aligned with the institutional mission To Serve, To Lead, and To Teach. We create educational opportunities for individuals seeking professional physical therapy careers through Doctor of Physical Therapy degree avenues.

We are committed to the improvement of our community’s health and education with lectures and seminars to encourage professional development. Faculty and students show leadership by volunteering and sponsoring community activities. Research programs focus on improving clinical care, education, and healthcare policy development.

We emphasize teaching and learning by engaging physical therapy students in effective educational experiences. We strengthen the effectiveness of our programs through continuous assessment and learning from our successes and challenges.