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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001157523-14-001790
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20140501
ITEM INFORMATION:		Other Events
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20140501
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20140501

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			U S PHYSICAL THERAPY INC /NV
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000885978
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	SERVICES-HEALTH SERVICES [8000]
		IRS NUMBER:				760364866
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			NV
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-11151
		FILM NUMBER:		14802819

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1300 WEST SAM HOUSTON PARKWAY
		STREET 2:		SUITE 300
		CITY:			HOUSTON
		STATE:			TX
		ZIP:			77043
		BUSINESS PHONE:		7132977000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1300 WEST SAM HOUSTON PARKWAY
		STREET 2:		SUITE 300
		CITY:			HOUSTON
		STATE:			TX
		ZIP:			77043
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      <font style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Times New Roman"><b>UNITED
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      8-K</b></font><br><br><font style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Times New Roman"><b>CURRENT
      REPORT</b></font><font style="font-size: 12pt"><br style="font-size: 12pt"></font><font style="font-size: 12pt"><b>Pursuant
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      Exchange Act of 1934</b></font><font style="font-size: 12pt"><br style="font-size: 12pt"></font><br><font style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Times New Roman">Date
      of Report (Date of earliest event reported):&#160;May 1, 2014</font><font style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Times New Roman"><b>
      </b></font><font style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Times New Roman">(May
      1, 2014)</font><br><br><font style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Times New Roman"><b>U.S.
      PHYSICAL&#160;THERAPY, INC.</b></font><br><font style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Times New Roman">(Exact
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      <b>ITEM 8.01&#160;&#160;&#160;OTHER EVENTS</b>
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    <p style="text-align: justify">
      On May 1, 2014, U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. (the &#8220;Company&#8221;) announced it
      acquired a majority interest in a 13-clinic physical therapy business.
      The clinics treat approximately 125,000 patient visits per year and
      generate more than $12.4 million in annual revenue. The 70% majority
      interest was purchased for $11,025,000.
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      <u><b>Exhibits </b></u><b>&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;<u>Description
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      99.1&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;Registrant's press release dated May 1,
      2014.*
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      *Furnished herewith.
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      <font style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Times New Roman"><b>SIGNATURE</b></font><br>
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      <font style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Times New Roman">Pursuant to
      the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant
      has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
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            <b>U.S. PHYSICAL THERAPY, INC.</b>
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            Dated:
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          May 1, 2014
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            By: <u>&#160;&#160;&#160;/s/ LAWRANCE W. MCAFEE</u>
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            Lawrance W. McAfee
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            Chief Financial Officer
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            &#160;(duly authorized officer and principal financial
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            and accounting officer)
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      <b>INDEX TO EXHIBITS</b><br><br>
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            99.1
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            Press Release dated May 1, 2014.*
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      <b>Exhibit 99.1</b>
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    <p style="text-align: center">
      <font style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Times New Roman"><b>U.S.
      Physical Therapy Makes 13 Clinic Acquisition</b></font>
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    <p>
      HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 1, 2014--U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc.
      (NYSE: USPH), a national operator of outpatient physical therapy
      clinics, announced today that the Company has acquired a 70% interest in
      a 13 clinic physical therapy practice. The business sees more than
      125,000 patient visits per year and generates approximately $12.4
      million in annual revenue. The purchase price was $11,025,000.
    </p>
    <p>
      Chris Reading, Chief Executive Officer, said, &#8220;We are very excited about
      the caliber and capability of our partners in this relationship. With
      their strong network of facilities, established clinical mentorship
      programs, and long-standing commitment to outstanding patient care, we
      expect them to be a great addition to our Company. Although the
      healthcare operating environment continues to be challenging, we remain
      well positioned to help our partners thrive by adding resources and
      taking away some of the work and uncertainty of doing it alone.&#8221;
    </p>
    <p>
      <u><b>About U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc.</b></u>
    </p>
    <p>
      Founded in 1990, U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. operates 487 outpatient
      physical and occupational therapy clinics in 43 states. The Company's
      clinics provide preventative and post-operative care for a variety of
      orthopedic-related disorders and sports-related injuries, treatment for
      neurologically-related injuries and rehabilitation of injured workers.
      In addition to owning and operating clinics, the Company manages 17
      physical therapy facilities for third parties, including hospitals and
      physician groups.
    </p>
    <p>
      More information about U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. is available at <u>www.usph.com</u>.
      The information included on that website is not incorporated into this
      press release.
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    <p>
      <u><b>Forward-Looking Statements</b></u>
    </p>
    <p>
      This press release contains statements that are considered to be
      forward-looking within the meaning under Section 21E of the Securities
      Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements contain
      forward-looking information relating to the financial condition, results
      of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business of our
      Company. These statements (often using words such as &#8220;believes&#8221;,
      &#8220;expects&#8221;, &#8220;intends&#8221;, &#8220;plans&#8221;, &#8220;appear&#8221;, &#8220;should&#8221; and similar words)
      involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to
      differ materially from those we expect. Included among such statements
      may be those relating to new clinics, availability of personnel and the
      reimbursement environment. The forward-looking statements are based on
      our current views and assumptions and actual results could differ
      materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as
      a result of certain risks, uncertainties, and factors, which include,
      but are not limited to:
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    <ul>
      <li style="margin-bottom: 10.0px">
        changes as the result of government enacted national healthcare reform;
      </li>
      <li style="margin-bottom: 10.0px">
        changes in Medicare guidelines and reimbursement or failure of our
        clinics to maintain their Medicare certification status;
      </li>
      <li style="margin-bottom: 10.0px">
        business and regulatory conditions including federal and state
        regulations;
      </li>
      <li style="margin-bottom: 10.0px">
        changes in reimbursement rates or payment methods from third party
        payors including government agencies and deductibles and co-pays owed
        by patients;
      </li>
      <li style="margin-bottom: 10.0px">
        revenue and earnings expectations;
      </li>
      <li style="margin-bottom: 10.0px">
        general economic conditions;
      </li>
      <li style="margin-bottom: 10.0px">
        availability and cost of qualified physical and occupational
        therapists;
      </li>
      <li style="margin-bottom: 10.0px">
        personnel productivity;
      </li>
      <li style="margin-bottom: 10.0px">
        competitive, economic or reimbursement conditions in our markets which
        may require us to reorganize or close certain operations and thereby
        incur losses and/or closure costs including the possible write-down or
        write-off of goodwill and other intangible assets;
      </li>
      <li style="margin-bottom: 10.0px">
        acquisitions, purchase of non controlling interests (minority
        interests) and the successful integration of the operations of the
        acquired businesses;
      </li>
      <li style="margin-bottom: 10.0px">
        maintaining adequate internal controls;
      </li>
      <li style="margin-bottom: 10.0px">
        availability, terms, and use of capital; and
      </li>
      <li style="margin-bottom: 10.0px">
        weather and other seasonal factors.
      </li>
    </ul>
    <p>
      Many factors are beyond our control. Given these uncertainties, you
      should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements.
      Please see our periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange
      Commission for more information on these factors. Our forward-looking
      statements represent our estimates and assumptions only as of the date
      of this press release. Except as required by law, we are under no
      obligation to update any forward-looking statement, regardless of the
      reason the statement is no longer accurate.
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      CONTACT:<br>U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc.<br>Larry McAfee, (713) 297-7000<br>Chief
      Financial Officer<br>or<br>Chris Reading, (713) 297-7000<br>Chief
      Executive Officer<br>or<br>Westwicke Partners<br>Bob East, (443) 213-0502
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