Edgar Filing: U S PHYSICAL THERAPY INC /NV

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 10-K

(Mark One)

☑	ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2014

☐	TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM TO

COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 1-11151

U.S. PHYSICAL THERAPY, INC.

(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)

NEVADA		76-0364866
(STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION OF INCORPORATION OR ORGANIZATION)		(I.R.S. EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NO.)

1300 WEST SAM HOUSTON PARKWAY SOUTH, SUITE 300, HOUSTON, TEXAS		77042
(ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES)		(ZIP CODE)

REGISTRANT’S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE: (713) 297-7000

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The aggregate market value of the shares of the registrant’s common stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant at June 30, 2014 was $276,161,000 based on the closing sale price reported on the NYSE for the registrant’s common stock on June 30, 2014, the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter. For purposes of this computation, all executive officers, directors and 5% or greater beneficial owners of the registrant were deemed to be affiliates. Such determination should not be deemed an admission that such executive officers, directors and beneficial owners are, in fact, affiliates of the registrant.

As of March 12, 2015, the number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock, par value $.01 per share, was: 12,398,537.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

DOCUMENT	PART OF FORM 10-K
Portions of Definitive Proxy Statement for the 2015 Annual Meeting of Shareholders	PART III

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PART I
Item 1.	Business	4
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	13
Item 1B.	Unresolved Staff Comments	18
Item 2.	Properties	18
Item 3.	Legal Proceedings	18
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	18

PART II
Item 5.	Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities	19
Item 6.	Selected Financial Data	21
Item 7.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	22
Item 7A.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	31
Item 8.	Financial Statements and Supplementary Data	32
	Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	39
Item 9.	Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure	57
Item 9A.	Controls and Procedures	57
Item 9B.	Other Information	57

PART III
Item 10.	Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governace	58
Item 11.	Executive Compensation	58
Item 12.	Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters	58
Item 13.	Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence	58
Item 14.	Principal Accountant Fees and Services	58

PART IV
Item 15.	Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules	59
Signatures		65

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

We make statements in this report that are considered to be forward-looking statements within the meaning given such term under Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). 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 “believes”, “expects”, “intends”, “plans”, “appear”, “should” and similar words) involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those we project. Included among such statements are those relating to opening 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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changes as the result of government enacted national healthcare reform;

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changes in Medicare guidelines and reimbursement or failure of our clinics to maintain their Medicare certification status;

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business and regulatory conditions including federal and state regulations;

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governmental and other third party payor investigations and audits;

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changes in reimbursement rates or payment methods from third party payors including government agencies and deductibles and co-pays owed by patients;

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revenue and earnings expectations;

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general economic conditions;

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availability and cost of qualified physical therapists;

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personnel productivity;

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competitive, economic or reimbursement conditions in our markets which may require us to reorganize or close certain clinics and thereby incur losses and/or closure costs including the possible write-down or write-off of goodwill and other intangible assets;

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acquisitions, purchase of non-controlling interests (minority interests) and the successful integration of the operations of the acquired businesses;

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maintaining adequate internal controls;

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availability, terms, and use of capital; and

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weather and other seasonal factors.

Many factors are beyond our control. Given these uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. Please see the other sections of this report and our other periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for more information on these factors. Our forward-looking statements represent our estimates and assumptions only as of the date of this report. 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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PART I

ITEM 1.

BUSINESS.

GENERAL

Our company, U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. (the “Company”), through its subsidiaries, operates outpatient physical therapy clinics that provide pre-and post-operative care and treatment for orthopedic-related disorders, sports-related injuries, preventative care, rehabilitation of injured workers and neurological-related injuries. We primarily operate through subsidiary clinic partnerships in which we generally own a 1% general partnership interest and a 64% limited partnership interest and the managing therapist(s) of the clinics owns the remaining limited partnership interest in the majority of the clinics (hereinafter referred to as “Clinic Partnerships”). To a lesser extent, we operate some clinics through wholly-owned subsidiaries under profit sharing arrangements with therapists (hereinafter referred to as “Wholly-Owned Facilities”). Unless the context otherwise requires, references in this Annual Report on Form 10-K to “we”, “our” or “us” includes the Company and all of its subsidiaries.

Our strategy is to acquire single and multi-clinic outpatient physical therapy practices on a national basis and to develop outpatient physical therapy clinics. At December 31, 2014, we operated 489 clinics in 42 states. The average age of the 489 clinics in operation at December 31, 2014 was 9.1 years. There were 384 clinics operated under Clinic Partnerships and 105 were operated as Wholly-Owned Facilities. Of the 489 clinics, we developed 302 and acquired 187. Our highest concentration of clinics are in the following states—Tennessee, Texas, Michigan, Maryland, Georgia, Washington, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, New Jersey, Missouri, Oklahoma, Oregon, Indiana and Arizona. In addition to our 489 clinics, at December 31, 2014, we also managed 16 physical therapy practices for third parties, primarily physicians.

During the last three years, we completed the following multi-clinic acquisitions:

Acquisition	Date	% Interest Acquired			Number of Clinics

	2014
April 2014 Acquisition	April 30, 2014		70	%		13
August 2014 Acquisition	August 1, 2014		100	%		3

	2013
February 2013 Acquisition	February 28, 2013		72	%		9
April 2013 Acquisition	April 30, 2013		50	%		5
May 2013 Acquistion	May 24, 2013		80	%		5
December 9, 2013 Acquisition	December 9, 2013		60	%		12
December 13, 2013 Acquisition	December 13, 2013		90	%		11

	2012
May 2012 Acquisition	May 22, 2012		70	%		7

In addition to the two multi-clinic acquisitions detailed above, in 2014, the Company acquired four individual clinics in separate transactions. In addition to the five multi-clinic acquisitions detailed above, in 2013, we acquired three individual clinics in separate transactions. In addition to the May 2012 Acquisition, in 2012, we acquired seven individual clinics in separate transactions.

We continue to seek to attract physical therapists who have established relationships with physicians and other referral sources by offering therapists a competitive salary and a share of the profits or an ownership interest in the clinic operated by that therapist. In addition, we have developed satellite clinic facilities of existing clinics, with the result that a substantial number of clinic groups operate more than one clinic location. In 2015, we intend to acquire clinic practices and continue to focus on developing new clinics and on opening satellite clinics where appropriate along with increasing our patient volume through marketing and new programs.

Therapists at our clinics initially perform a comprehensive evaluation of each patient, which is then followed by a treatment plan specific to the injury as prescribed by the patient’s physician. The treatment plan may include a number of procedures, including therapeutic exercise, manual therapy techniques, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, hot packs, iontophoresis, education on management of daily life skills and home exercise programs. A clinic’s business primarily comes from referrals by local physicians. The principal sources of payment for the clinics’ services are managed care programs, commercial health insurance, Medicare/Medicaid and workers’ compensation insurance.

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Our Company was re-incorporated in April 1992 under the laws of the State of Nevada and has operating subsidiaries organized in various states in the form of limited partnerships and wholly-owned corporations. This description of our business should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and the related notes contained in Item 8 in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Our principal executive offices are located at 1300 West Sam Houston Parkway South, Suite 300, Houston, Texas 77042. Our telephone number is (713) 297-7000. Our website is www.usph.com.

OUR CLINICS

Most of our clinics are Clinic Partnerships in which we own the general partnership interest and a majority of the limited partnership interests. The managing healthcare practitioner of the clinics usually owns a portion of the limited partnership interests. Generally, the therapist partners have no interest in the net losses of Clinic Partnerships, except to the extent of their capital accounts. Since we also develop satellite clinic facilities of existing clinics, Clinic Partnerships may consist of more than one clinic location. As of December 31, 2014, through wholly-owned subsidiaries, we owned a 1% general partnership interest in all the Clinic Partnerships, except for one partnership in which we own a 6% general partnership interest. Our limited partnership interests range from 49% to 99% in the Clinic Partnerships, but with respect to the majority of our Clinic Partnerships, we own a limited partnership interest of 64%. For the vast majority of the Clinic Partnerships, the managing healthcare practitioner is a physical therapist who owns the remaining limited partnership interest in the Clinic Partnership.

In the majority of the Clinic Partnership agreements, the therapist partner began with a 20% interest in their Clinic Partnership earnings which increased by 3% at the end of each year thereafter up to a maximum interest of 35%.

Typically each therapist partner or director enters into an employment agreement for a term of up to three years with their Clinic Partnership. Each agreement typically provides for a covenant not to compete during the period of his or her employment and for up to two years thereafter. Under each employment agreement, the therapist partner receives a base salary and may receive a bonus based on the net revenues or profits generated by their Clinic Partnership. In the case of Clinic Partnerships, the therapist partner receives earnings distributions based upon their ownership interest. Upon termination of employment, the Company typically has the right, but is not obligated, to purchase the therapist’s partnership interest in Clinic Partnerships. In connection with several of our acquired clinics, in the event that a limited minority partner’s employment ceases at any time after three years from the acquisition date, we have agreed to repurchase that individual’s non-controlling interest at a predetermined multiple of earnings before interest and taxes.

Each Clinic Partnership maintains an independent local identity, while at the same time enjoying the benefits of national purchasing, negotiated third-party payor contracts, centralized support services and management practices. Under a management agreement, one of our subsidiaries provides a variety of support services to each clinic, including supervision of site selection, construction, clinic design and equipment selection, establishment of accounting systems and billing procedures and training of office support personnel, processing of accounts payable, operational direction, auditing of regulatory compliance, payroll, benefits administration, accounting services, quality assurance and marketing support.

Our typical clinic occupies approximately 1,500 to 3,000 square feet of leased space in an office building or shopping center. We attempt to lease ground level space for patient ease of access to our clinics. We also attempt to make the decor in our clinics less institutional and more aesthetically pleasing than traditional hospital clinics. Typical minimum staff at a clinic consists of a licensed physical therapist and an office manager, as well as, if appropriate, a medical advisor. As patient visits grow, staffing may also include additional physical therapists, occupational therapists, therapy assistants, aides, exercise physiologists, athletic trainers and office personnel. Therapy services are performed under the supervision of a licensed therapist.

We provide services at our clinics on an outpatient basis. Patients are usually treated for approximately one hour per day, two to three times a week, typically for two to six weeks. We generally charge for treatment on a per procedure basis. Medicare patients are charged based on prescribed time increments and Medicare billing standards. In addition, our clinics will develop, when appropriate, individual maintenance and self-management exercise programs to be continued after treatment. We continually assess the potential for developing new services and expanding the methods of providing our existing services in the most efficient manner while providing high quality patient care.

FACTORS INFLUENCING DEMAND FOR THERAPY SERVICES

We believe that the following factors, among others, influence the growth of outpatient physical therapy services:

Economic Benefits of Therapy Services. Purchasers and providers of healthcare services, such as insurance companies, health maintenance organizations, businesses and industries, continuously seek cost savings for traditional healthcare services. We believe that our therapy services provide a cost-effective way to prevent short-term disabilities from becoming chronic conditions and to speed recovery from surgery and musculoskeletal injuries.

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Earlier Hospital Discharge. Changes in health insurance reimbursement, both public and private, have encouraged the earlier discharge of patients to reduce costs. We believe that early hospital discharge practices foster greater demand for outpatient physical therapy services.

Aging Population. In general, the elderly population has a greater incidence of disability compared to the population as a whole. As this segment of the population grows, we believe that demand for rehabilitation services will expand.

MARKETING

We focus our marketing efforts primarily on physicians, including orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, physiatrists, internal medicine physicians, podiatrists, occupational medicine physicians and general practitioners. In marketing to the physician community, we emphasize our commitment to quality patient care and regular communication with physicians regarding patient progress. We employ personnel to assist clinic directors in developing and implementing marketing plans for the physician community and to assist in establishing relationships with health maintenance organizations, preferred provider organizations, industry and case managers and insurance companies.

SOURCES OF REVENUE

Payor sources for clinic services are primarily managed care programs, commercial health insurance, Medicare/Medicaid and workers’ compensation insurance. Commercial health insurance, Medicare and managed care programs generally provide coverage to patients utilizing our clinics after payment by the patients of normal deductibles and co-insurance payments. Workers’ compensation laws generally require employers to provide, directly or indirectly through insurance, costs of medical rehabilitation for their employees from work-related injuries and disabilities and, in some jurisdictions, mandatory vocational rehabilitation, usually without any deductibles, co-payments or cost sharing. Treatments for patients who are parties to personal injury cases are generally paid from the proceeds of settlements with insurance companies or from favorable judgments. If an unfavorable judgment is received, collection efforts are generally not pursued against the patient and the patient’s account is written-off against established reserves. Bad debt reserves relating to all receivable types are regularly reviewed and adjusted as appropriate.

The following table shows our payor mix for the years ended:

	December 31, 2014						December 31, 2013						December 31, 2012
Payor	Net Patient Revenue			Percentage			Net Patient Revenue			Percentage			Net Patient Revenue			Percentage
	(Net Patient Revenues in Thousands)

Managed Care Program		$	67,139		22.5	%		$	58,680		22.8	%		$	73,244		30.0	%
Commercial Health Insurance			87,890		29.4	%			79,148		30.6	%			57,066		23.4	%
Medicare/Medicaid			69,857		23.4	%			60,697		23.5	%			58,730		24.1	%
Workers' Compensation Insurance			57,643		19.3	%			45,221		17.5	%			42,086		17.2	%
Other			16,480		5.4	%			14,537		5.6	%			12,974		5.3	%
Total		$	299,009		100.0	%		$	258,283		100.0	%		$	244,100		100.0	%

Our business depends to a significant extent on our relationships with commercial health insurers, health maintenance organizations, preferred provider organizations and workers’ compensation insurers. In some geographical areas, our clinics must be approved as providers by key health maintenance organizations and preferred provider plans to obtain payments. Failure to obtain or maintain these approvals would adversely affect financial results.

During the year ended December 31, 2014, approximately 25.1% of our visits and 21.3%% of our net patient revenues were from patients with Medicare program coverage. To receive Medicare reimbursement, a facility (Medicare Certified Rehabilitation Agency) or the individual therapist (Physical/Occupational Therapist in Private Practice) must meet applicable participation conditions set by the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) relating to the type of facility, equipment, record keeping, personnel and standards of medical care, and also must comply with all state and local laws. HHS, through Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) and designated agencies, periodically inspects or surveys clinics/providers for approval and/or compliance. We anticipate that our newly developed and acquired clinics will become certified as Medicare providers or will be enrolled as a group of physical/occupation therapists in a private practice.

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The Medicare program reimburses outpatient rehabilitation providers based on the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (“MPFS”). The MPFS rates are automatically updated annually based on a formula, called the sustainable growth rate (“SGR”) formula. The use of the SGR formula would have resulted in calculated automatic reductions in rates in every year since 2002; however, for each year through June 30, 2014, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) or Congress has taken action to prevent the implementation of SGR formula reductions. The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 froze the Medicare physician fee schedule rates at 2013 levels through June 30, 2014, averting a scheduled 20.1% cut in the MPFS as a result of the SGR formula that would have taken effect on January 1, 2014. The Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014 temporarily blocks this reduction through March 31, 2015 and replaces it with a 0.5% payment increase for services provided through December 31, 2014. In October 2014, CMS released the Medicare physician fee schedule rates for 2015, which included a 1% payment increase for physical therapy services. Automatic reductions in the Medicare physician fee schedule payment rates will commence on April 1, 2015, unless Congress again takes legislative action to prevent the SGR formula reductions from going into effect.

The Budget Control Act of 2011 increased the federal debt ceiling in connection with deficit reductions over the next ten years, and requires automatic reductions in federal spending by approximately $1.2 trillion. Payments to Medicare providers are subject to these automatic spending reductions, subject to a 2% cap. On April 1, 2013, a 2% reduction to Medicare payments was implemented.

As a result of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997, the formula for determining the total amount paid by Medicare in any one year for outpatient physical therapy, occupational therapy, and/or speech-language pathology services provided to any Medicare beneficiary (i.e., the “Therapy Cap” or “Limit”) was established. Based on the statutory definitions which constrained how the Therapy Cap would be applied, there is one Limit for Physical Therapy and Speech Language Pathology Services combined, and one Limit for Occupational Therapy. During 2014, the annual Limit on outpatient therapy services was $1,920 for Physical and Speech Language Pathology Services combined and $1,920 for Occupational Therapy Services. Since January 1, 2015, the annual Limit on outpatient therapy services is $1,940 for Physical and Speech Language Pathology Services combined and $1,940 for Occupational Therapy Services. Historically, these Therapy Caps applied to outpatient therapy services provided in all settings, except for services provided in departments of hospitals. However, the Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014, and prior legislation, extended the annual limits on therapy expenses and the manual medical review thresholds to services furnished in hospital outpatient department settings through March 31, 2015. The application of annual limits will no longer apply to hospital outpatient department settings commencing as of March 31, 2015 unless Congress extends it.

In the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, Congress implemented an exceptions process to the annual Limit for therapy expenses for therapy services above the annual Limit. Therapy services above the annual Limit that are medically necessary satisfy an exception to the annual Limit and such claims are payable by the Medicare program. The Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014 extended the exceptions process for outpatient therapy caps through March 31, 2015. Unless Congress extends the exceptions process further, the therapy caps will apply to all outpatient therapy services beginning April 1, 2015, except those services furnished and billed by outpatient hospital departments. For any claim above the annual Limit, the claim must contain a modifier indicating that the services are medically necessary and justified by appropriate documentation in the medical record.

Furthermore, under the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (“MCTRA”), since October 1, 2012, patients who met or exceeded $3,700 in therapy expenditures during a calendar year have been subject to a manual medical review to determine whether applicable payment criteria are satisfied. The $3,700 threshold is applied to Physical Therapy and Speech Language Pathology Services; a separate $3,700 threshold is applied to the Occupational Therapy. The Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014 extended through March 31, 2015 the requirement that Medicare perform manual medical review of therapy services beyond the $3,700 threshold.

CMS adopted a multiple procedure payment reduction (“MPPR”) for therapy services in the final update to the MPFS for calendar year 2011. During 2011, the MPPR applied to all outpatient therapy services paid under Medicare Part B — occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech-language pathology. Under the policy, the Medicare program pays 100% of the practice expense component of the Relative Value Unit (“RVU”) for the therapy procedure with the highest practice expense RVU, then reduces the payment for the practice expense component for the second and subsequent therapy procedures or units of service furnished during the same day for the same patient, regardless of whether those therapy services are furnished in separate sessions. In 2011 and 2012, the practice expense component for the second and subsequent therapy service furnished during the same day for the same patient was reduced by 20% in office and other non-institutional settings and by 25% in institutional settings. The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 increased the payment reduction of the practice expense component to 50%, on subsequent therapy procedures in either setting, effective April 1, 2013. In addition, the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (“MCTRA”) directed CMS to implement a claims-based data collection program to gather additional data on patient function during the course of therapy in order to better understand patient conditions and outcomes. All practice settings that provide outpatient therapy services are required to include this data on the claim form. Since July 1, 2013, therapists have been required to report new codes and modifiers on the claim form that reflect a patient’s functional limitations and goals at initial evaluation, periodically throughout care, and at discharge. Since July 1, 2013, CMS has rejected claims if the required data is not included in the claim.

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The Physician Quality Reporting System, or "PQRS," is a CMS reporting program that uses a combination of incentive payments and payment reductions to promote reporting of quality information by "eligible professionals." Although physical therapists, occupational therapists and qualified speech-language therapists are generally able to participate in the PQRS program, therapy professionals for whose services we bill through our rehab agencies cannot participate because the Medicare claims processing systems currently cannot accommodate institutional providers such as rehab agencies. Eligible professionals, such as those of our therapy professionals for whose services we bill using their individual Medicare provider numbers, who do not satisfactorily report data on quality measures will be subject to a 2% reduction in their Medicare payment in 2016 and 2017.

Statutes, regulations, and payment rules governing the delivery of therapy services to Medicare beneficiaries are complex and subject to interpretation. The Company believes that it is in compliance in all material respects with all applicable laws and regulations and is not aware of any pending or threatened investigations involving allegations of potential wrongdoing that would have a material effect on our financial statements as of December 31, 2014. Compliance with such laws and regulations can be subject to future government review and interpretation, as well as significant regulatory action including fines, penalties, and exclusion from the Medicare program.

REGULATION AND HEALTHCARE REFORM

Numerous federal, state and local regulations regulate healthcare services and those who provide them. Some states into which we may expand have laws requiring facilities employing health professionals and providing health-related services to be licensed and, in some cases, to obtain a certificate of need (that is, demonstrating to a state regulatory authority the need for, and financial feasibility of, new facilities or the commencement of new healthcare services). Only one of the states in which we currently operate requires a certificate of need for the operation of our physical therapy business functions. Our therapists and/or clinics, however, are required to be licensed, as determined by the state in which they provide services. Failure to obtain or maintain any required certificates, approvals or licenses could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Regulations Controlling Fraud and Abuse. Various federal and state laws regulate financial relationships involving providers of healthcare services. These laws include Section 1128B(b) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S. C. § 1320a-7b[b]) (the “Fraud and Abuse Law”), under which civil and criminal penalties can be imposed upon persons who, among other things, offer, solicit, pay or receive remuneration in return for (i) the referral of patients for the rendering of any item or service for which payment may be made, in whole or in part, by a Federal health care program (including Medicare and Medicaid); or (ii) purchasing, leasing, ordering, or arranging for or recommending purchasing, leasing, ordering any good, facility, service, or item for which payment may be made, in whole or in part, by a Federal health care program (including Medicare and Medicaid). We believe that our business procedures and business arrangements are in compliance with these provisions. However, the provisions are broadly written and the full extent of their specific application to specific facts and arrangements to which the Company is a party is uncertain and difficult to predict. In addition, several states have enacted state laws similar to the Fraud and Abuse Law, which may be more restrictive than the federal Fraud and Abuse Law.

In 1991, the Office of the Inspector General (“OIG”) of the HHS issued the first of its regulations describing compensation financial arrangements that fall within a “Safe Harbor” and, therefore, are not viewed as illegal remuneration under the Fraud and Abuse Law. Failure to fall within a Safe Harbor does not mean that the Fraud and Abuse Law has been violated; however, the OIG has indicated that failure to fall within a Safe Harbor may subject an arrangement to increased scrutiny under a “facts and circumstances” test.

In February 2000, the OIG issued a special fraud alert regarding the rental of space in physician offices by persons or entities to which the physicians refer patients. The OIG’s stated concern in these arrangements is that rental payments may be disguised kickbacks to the physician-landlords to induce referrals. We rent clinic space for a few of our clinics from referring physicians and have taken the steps that we believe are necessary to ensure that all leases comply to the extent possible and applicable with the space rental Safe Harbor to the Fraud and Abuse Law.

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In April 2003, the OIG issued a special advisory bulletin addressing certain complex contractual arrangements for the provision of items and services that were previously identified as suspect in a 1989 special fraud alert. This special advisory bulletin identified several characteristics commonly exhibited by suspect arrangements, the existence of one or more of which could indicate a prohibited arrangement to the OIG. Generally, the indicia of a suspect contractual joint venture as identified by the special advisory bulletin and the associated OIG advisory opinion include the following:

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New Line of Business. A provider in one line of business (“Owner”) expands into a new line of business that can be provided to the Owner’s existing patients, with another party who currently provides the same or similar item or service as the new business (“Manager/Supplier”).

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Captive Referral Base. The arrangement predominantly or exclusively serves the Owner’s existing patient base (or patients under the control or influence of the Owner).

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Little or No Bona Fide Business Risk. The Owner’s primary contribution to the venture is referrals; it makes little or no financial or other investment in the business, delegating the entire operation to the Manager/Supplier, while retaining profits generated from its captive referral base.

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Status of the Manager/Supplier. The Manager/Supplier is a would-be competitor of the Owner’s new line of business and would normally compete for the captive referrals. It has the capacity to provide virtually identical services in its own right and bill insurers and patients for them in its own name.

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Scope of Services Provided by the Manager/Supplier. The Manager/Supplier provides all, or many, of the new business’ key services.

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Remuneration. The practical effect of the arrangement, viewed in its entirety, is to provide the Owner the opportunity to bill insurers and patients for business otherwise provided by the Manager/Supplier. The remuneration from the venture to the Owner (i.e., the profits of the venture) takes into account the value and volume of business the Owner generates.

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Exclusivity. The arrangement bars the Owner from providing items or services to any patients other than those coming from Owner and/or bars the Manager/Supplier from providing services in its own right to the Owner’s patients.

Due to the nature of our business operations, many of our management service arrangements exhibit one or more of these characteristics. However, the Company believes it has taken steps regarding the structure of such arrangements as necessary to sufficiently distinguish them from these suspect ventures, and to comply with the requirements of the Fraud and Abuse Law. However, if the OIG believes the Company has entered into a prohibited contractual joint venture, it could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Our business of managing physician-owned physical therapy facilities is regulated by the Fraud and Abuse Law. However, the manner in which we contract with such facilities often falls outside the complete scope of available Safe Harbors. We believe our arrangements comply with the Fraud and Abuse Law, even though federal courts provide limited guidance as to the application of the Fraud and Abuse Law to these arrangements. If our management contracts are held to violate the Fraud and Abuse Law, it could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Stark Law. Provisions of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 (42 U.S.C. § 1395nn) (the “Stark Law”) prohibit referrals by a physician of “designated health services” which are payable, in whole or in part, by Medicare or Medicaid, to an entity in which the physician or the physician’s immediate family member has an investment interest or other financial relationship, subject to several exceptions. Unlike the Fraud and Abuse Law, the Stark Law is a strict liability statute. Proof of intent to violate the Stark Law is not required. Physical therapy services are among the “designated health services”. Further, the Stark Law has application to the Company’s management contracts with individual physicians and physician groups, as well as, any other financial relationship between us and referring physicians, including any financial transaction resulting from a clinic acquisition. The Stark Law also prohibits billing for services rendered pursuant to a prohibited referral. Several states have enacted laws similar to the Stark Law. These state laws may cover all (not just Medicare and Medicaid) patients. Many federal healthcare reform proposals in the past few years have attempted to expand the Stark Law to cover all patients as well. As with the Fraud and Abuse Law, we consider the Stark Law in planning our clinics, marketing and other activities, and believe that our operations are in compliance with the Stark Law. If we violate the Stark Law or any similar state laws, our financial results and operations could be adversely affected. Penalties for violations include denial of payment for the services, significant civil monetary penalties, and exclusion from the Medicare and Medicaid programs.

HIPAA. In an effort to further combat healthcare fraud and protect patient confidentially, Congress included several anti-fraud measures in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”). HIPAA created a source of funding for fraud control to coordinate federal, state and local healthcare law enforcement programs, conduct investigations, provide guidance to the healthcare industry concerning fraudulent healthcare practices, and establish a national data bank to receive and report final adverse actions. HIPAA also criminalized certain forms of health fraud against all public and private payors. Additionally, HIPAA mandates the adoption of standards regarding the exchange of healthcare information in an effort to ensure the privacy and electronic security of patient information and standards relating to the privacy of health information. Sanctions for failing to comply with HIPAA include criminal penalties and civil sanctions. In February of 2009, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (“ARRA”) was signed into law. Title XIII of ARRA, the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (“HITECH”), provided for substantial Medicare and Medicaid incentives for providers to adopt electronic health records (“EHRs”) and grants for the development of health information exchange (“HIE”). Recognizing that HIE and EHR systems will not be implemented unless the public can be assured that the privacy and security of patient information in such systems is protected, HITECH also significantly expanded the scope of the privacy and security requirements under HIPAA. Most notable are the new mandatory breach notification requirements and a heightened enforcement scheme that includes increased penalties, and which now apply to business associates as well as to covered entities. In addition to HIPAA, a number of states have adopted laws and/or regulations applicable in the use and disclosure of individually identifiable health information that can be more stringent than comparable provisions under HIPAA.

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We believe that our operations comply with applicable standards for privacy and security of protected healthcare information. We cannot predict what negative effect, if any, HIPAA/HITECH or any applicable state law or regulation will have on our business.

Other Regulatory Factors. Political, economic and regulatory influences are fundamentally changing the healthcare industry in the United States. Congress, state legislatures and the private sector continue to review and assess alternative healthcare delivery and payment systems. Potential alternative approaches could include mandated basic healthcare benefits, controls on healthcare spending through limitations on the growth of private health insurance premiums and Medicare and Medicaid spending, the creation of large insurance purchasing groups, and price controls. Legislative debate is expected to continue in the future and market forces are expected to demand only modest increases or reduced costs. For instance, managed care entities are demanding lower reimbursement rates from healthcare providers and, in some cases, are requiring or encouraging providers to accept capitated payments that may not allow providers to cover their full costs or realize traditional levels of profitability. We cannot reasonably predict what impact the adoption of federal or state healthcare reform measures or future private sector reform may have on our business.

COMPETITION

The healthcare industry, including the physical therapy business, is highly competitive. The physical therapy business is highly fragmented with no company having as much as six percent of the market share nationally. We believe that our Company is the third largest national outpatient rehabilitation provider.

Competitive factors affecting our business include quality of care, cost, treatment outcomes, convenience of location, and relationships with, and ability to meet the needs of, referral and payor sources. Our clinics compete, directly or indirectly, with many types of healthcare providers including the physical therapy departments of hospitals, private therapy clinics, physician-owned therapy clinics, and chiropractors. We may face more intense competition if consolidation of the therapy industry continues.

We believe that our strategy of providing key therapists in a community with an opportunity to participate in ownership or clinic profitability provides us with a competitive advantage by helping to ensure the commitment of local management to the success of the clinic.

We also believe that our competitive position is enhanced by our strategy of locating our clinics, when possible, on the ground floor of buildings and shopping centers with nearby parking, thereby making the clinics more easily accessible to patients. We offer convenient hours. We also attempt to make the decor in our clinics less institutional and more aesthetically pleasing than traditional hospital clinics.

ENFORCEMENT ENVIRONMENT

In recent years, federal and state governments have launched several initiatives aimed at uncovering behavior that violates the federal civil and criminal laws regarding false claims and fraudulent billing and coding practices. Such laws require providers to adhere to complex reimbursement requirements regarding proper billing and coding in order to be compensated for their services by government payors. Our compliance program requires adherence to applicable law and promotes reimbursement education and training; however, a determination that our clinics’ billing and coding practices are false or fraudulent could have a material adverse effect on us.

As a result of our participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs, we are subject to various governmental inspections, reviews, audits and investigations to verify our compliance with these programs and applicable laws and regulations. Managed care payors may also reserve the right to conduct audits. An adverse inspection, review, audit or investigation could result in: refunding amounts we have been paid; fines penalties and/or revocation of billing privileges for the affected clinics; imposition of a corporate integrity agreement ; exclusion from participation in the Medicare or Medicaid programs or one or more managed care payor network; or damage to our reputation.

We and our clinics are subject to federal and state laws prohibiting entities and individuals from knowingly and willfully making claims to Medicare, Medicaid and other governmental programs and third party payors that contain false or fraudulent information. The federal False Claims Act encourages private individuals to file suits on behalf of the government against healthcare providers such as us. As such suits are generally filed under seal with a court to allow the government adequate time to investigate and determine whether it will intervene in the action, the implicated healthcare providers often are unaware of the suit until the government has made its determination and the seal is lifted. Violations or alleged violations of such laws, and any related lawsuits, could result in (i) exclusion from participation in Medicare, Medicaid and other federal healthcare programs, or (ii) significant financial or criminal sanctions, resulting in the possibility of substantial financial penalties for small billing errors that are replicated in a large number of claims, as each individual claim could be deemed a separate violation. In addition, many states also have enacted similar statutes, which may include criminal penalties, substantial fines, and treble damages.

COMPLIANCE PROGRAM

Our Compliance Program. The ongoing success of our Company depends upon our reputation for quality service and ethical business practices. Our Company operates in a highly regulated environment with many federal, state and local laws and regulations. We take a proactive interest in understanding and complying with the laws and regulations that apply to our business.

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Our Board of Directors (the “Board”) has adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics to clarify the ethical standards under which the Board and management carry out their duties. In addition, the Board has created a Compliance Committee ("Compliance Committee") whose purpose is to assist the Board in discharging their oversight responsibilities with respect to compliance with federal and state laws and regulations relating to healthcare.

We have issued an Ethics and Compliance Manual and created a compliance DVD, hand-outs and an on-line testing program. These tools were prepared to ensure that every employee of our Company and subsidiaries has a clear understanding of our mutual commitment to high standards of professionalism, honesty, fairness and compliance with the law in conducting business. These standards are administered by our Compliance Officer (“CO”), who has the responsibility for the day-to-day oversight, administration and development of our compliance program. The CO, internal and external counsel, management and the Compliance Committee review our policies and procedures for our compliance program from time to time in an effort to improve operations and to ensure compliance with requirements of standards, laws and regulations and to reflect the on-going compliance focus areas which have been identified by the Compliance Committee. We also have established systems for reporting potential violations, educating our employees, monitoring and auditing compliance and handling enforcement and discipline.

Committees. Our Compliance Committee, appointed by the Board, consists of five independent directors. The Compliance Committee has general oversight of our Company’s compliance with the legal and regulatory requirements regarding healthcare operations. The Compliance Committee relies on the expertise and knowledge of management, the CO and other compliance and legal personnel. The CO regularly communicates with the Chairman of the Compliance Committee. The Compliance Committee meets at least four times a year or more frequently as necessary to carry out its responsibilities and reports regularly to the Board regarding its actions and recommendations.

In addition, management has appointed a team to address our Company’s compliance with HIPAA. The HIPAA team consists of a security officer and employees from our legal, information systems, finance, operations, compliance, business services and human resources departments. The team prepares assessments and makes recommendations regarding operational changes and/or new systems, if needed, to comply with HIPAA.

Each clinic certified as a Medicare Rehabilitation Agency has a formally appointed governing body composed of a member of management of the Company and the director/administrator of the clinic. The governing body retains legal responsibility for the overall conduct of the clinic. The members confer regularly and discuss, among other issues, clinic compliance with applicable laws and regulations. In addition, there are Professional Advisory Committees which serve as Infection Control Committees. These committees meet in the facilities and function as advisors.

The Company has in place a Risk Management Committee consisting of, among others, the CO, our General Counsel and the Corporate Vice President of Administration. This committee reviews and monitors all employee and patient incident reports and provides clinic personnel with actions to be taken in response to the reports.

Reporting Violations. In order to facilitate our employees’ ability to report in confidence, anonymously and without retaliation any perceived improper work-related activities, accounting irregularities and other violations of our compliance program, we have set up an independent national compliance hotline. The compliance hotline is available to receive confidential reports of wrongdoing Monday through Friday (excluding holidays), 24 hours a day. The compliance hotline is staffed by experienced third party professionals trained to utilize utmost care and discretion in handling sensitive issues and confidential information. The information received is documented and forwarded timely to the CO, who, together with the Compliance Committee, has the power and resources to investigate and resolve matters of improper conduct.

Educating Our Employees. We utilize numerous methods to train our employees in compliance related issues. The directors/administrators of each clinic are responsible for conducting the initial training sessions on compliance with existing employees. Training is based on our Ethics and Compliance Manual, inclusive of HIPAA information, and our compliance DVD. The directors/administrators also provide periodic “refresher” training for existing employees and one-on-one comprehensive training with new hires. The corporate compliance group responds to questions from clinic personnel and will conduct frequent teleconference meetings on topics as deemed necessary.

When a clinic opens, the CO provides a package of compliance materials containing manuals and detailed instructions for meeting Medicare Conditions of Participation Standards and other compliance requirements. During follow up training with the director/administrator of the clinic, the CO explains various details regarding requirements and compliance standards. The CO and the compliance staff will remain in contact with the director/administrator while the clinic is implementing compliance standards and will provide any assistance required. All new office managers receive training (including Medicare, regulatory and corporate compliance, insurance billing, charge entry and transaction posting and coding, daily, weekly and monthly accounting reports) from the training staff at the corporate office. The corporate compliance group will assist in continued compliance, including guidance to the clinic staff with regard to Medicare certifications, state survey requirements and responses to any inquiries from regulatory agencies.

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Monitoring and Auditing Clinic Operational Compliance. Our Company has in place audit programs and other procedures to monitor and audit clinic operational compliance with applicable policies and procedures. We employ internal auditors who, as part of their job responsibilities, conduct periodic audits of each clinic. Most clinics are audited at least once every 24 months and additional focused audits are performed as deemed necessary. During these audits, particular attention is given to compliance with Medicare and internal policies, Federal and state laws and regulations, third party payor requirements, and patient chart documentation, billing, reporting, record keeping, collections and contract procedures. The audits are conducted on site and include interviews with the employees involved in management, operations, billing and accounts receivable. Formal audit reports are prepared and reviewed with corporate management and the Compliance Committee. Each clinic director/administrator receives a letter instructing them of any corrective measures required. Each clinic director/administrator then works with the compliance team and operations to ensure such corrective measures are achieved.

Handling Enforcement and Discipline. It is our policy that any employee who fails to comply with compliance program requirements or who negligently or deliberately fails to comply with known laws or regulations specifically addressed in our compliance program should be subject to disciplinary action up to and including discharge from employment. The Compliance Committee, compliance staff, human resources staff and management investigate violations of our compliance program and impose disciplinary action as considered appropriate.

EMPLOYEES

At December 31, 2014, we employed 3,151 people, of which 2,207 were full-time employees. At that date, no Company employees were governed by collective bargaining agreements or were members of a union. We consider our relations with our employees to be good.

In the states in which our current clinics are located, persons performing designated physical therapy services are required to be licensed by the state. Based on standard employee screening systems in place, all persons currently employed by us who are required to be licensed are licensed. We are not aware of any federal licensing requirements applicable to our employees.

AVAILABLE INFORMATION

Our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act are made available free of charge on our internet website at www.usph.com as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file such material with, or furnish it to, the SEC.

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ITEM 1A.— RISK FACTORS.

Our business, operations and financial condition are subject to various risks. Some of these risks are described below, and readers of this Annual Report on Form 10-K should take such risks into account in evaluating our Company or making any decision to invest in us. This section does not describe all risks applicable to our Company, our industry or our business, and it is intended only as a summary of material factors affecting our business.

Risks related to our business and operations

Healthcare reform legislation may affect our business.

In recent years, many legislative proposals have been introduced or proposed in Congress and in some state legislatures that would affect major changes in the healthcare system, either nationally or at the state level. At the federal level, Congress has continued to propose or consider healthcare budgets that substantially reduce payments under the Medicare programs. See “Business- Sources of Revenue” in Item 1 for more information. The ultimate content, timing or effect of any healthcare reform legislation and the impact of potential legislation on us is uncertain and difficult, if not impossible, to predict. That impact may be material to our business, financial condition or results of operations.

Our operations are subject to extensive regulation.

The healthcare industry is subject to extensive federal, state and local laws and regulations relating to:

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facility and professional licensure/permits, including certificates of need;

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conduct of operations, including financial relationships among healthcare providers, Medicare fraud and abuse, and physician self-referral;

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addition of facilities and services; and

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billing and payment for services.

In recent years, there have been heightened coordinated civil and criminal enforcement efforts by both federal and state government agencies relating to the healthcare industry. We believe we are in substantial compliance with all laws, but differing interpretations or enforcement of these laws and regulations could subject our current practices to allegations of impropriety or illegality or could require us to make changes in our methods of operations, facilities, equipment, personnel, services and capital expenditure programs and increase our operating expenses. If we fail to comply with these extensive laws and government regulations, we could become ineligible to receive government program reimbursement, suffer civil or criminal penalties or be required to make significant changes to our operations. In addition, we could be forced to expend considerable resources responding to an investigation or other enforcement action under these laws or regulations. For a more complete description of certain of these laws and regulations, see “Business—Regulation and Healthcare Reform” in Item 1.

The healthcare industry is subject to extensive federal, state and local laws and regulations relating to (1) facility and professional licensure, including certificates of need, (2) conduct of operations, including financial relationships among healthcare providers, Medicare fraud and abuse and physician self-referral, (3) addition of facilities and services and enrollment of newly developed facilities in the Medicare program, (4) payment for services and (5) safeguarding protected health information.

Both federal and state regulatory agencies inspect, survey and audit our facilities to review our compliance with these laws and regulations. While our facilities intend to comply with the existing licensing, Medicare certification requirements and accreditation standards, there can be no assurance that these regulatory authorities will determine that all applicable requirements are fully met at any given time. A determination by any of these regulatory authorities that a facility is not in compliance with these requirements could lead to the imposition of requirements that the facility takes corrective action, assessment of fines and penalties, or loss of licensure or Medicare certification of accreditation. These consequences could have an adverse effect on our Company.

Decreases in Medicare reimbursement rates, implementation of annual caps, and payment reductions applied to the second and subsequent therapy services will adversely affect our financial results.

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As a result of increased post-payment reviews of claims we submit to Medicare for our services, we may incur additional costs and may be required to repay amounts already paid to us.

We are subject to regular post-payment inquiries, investigations and audits of the claims we submit to Medicare for payment for our services. These post-payment reviews are increasing as a result of new government cost-containment initiatives. These additional post-payment reviews may require us to incur additional costs to respond to requests for records and to pursue the reversal of payment denials, and ultimately may require us to refund amounts paid to us by Medicare that are determined to have been overpaid.

For a further description of this and other laws and regulations involving governmental reimbursements, see “Business—Sources of Revenue” and “—Regulation and Healthcare Reform” in Item 1.

If we fail to effectively and timely transition to the ICD-10 coding system, our operations could be adversely affected.

Health plans and providers are required to transition to the new ICD-10 coding system, which greatly expands the number and detail of billing codes used for third-party claims. Use of the ICD-10 system is required beginning October 1, 2015. Transition to the new ICD-10 system requires significant investment in coding technology and software as well as the training of staff involved in the coding and billing process. In addition to these upfront costs of transition to ICD-10, it is possible that we could experience disruption or delays in payment due to technical or coding errors or other implementation issues involving our systems or the systems and implementation efforts of health plans and their business partners.

An economic downturn, state budget pressures, sustained unemployment and continued deficit spending by the federal government may result in a reduction in reimbursement and covered services.

An economic downturn could have a detrimental effect on our revenues. Historically, state budget pressures have translated into reductions in state spending. Given that Medicaid outlays are a significant component of state budgets, we can expect continuing cost containment pressures on Medicaid outlays for our services in the states in which we operate. In addition, an economic downturn, coupled with sustained unemployment, may also impact the number of enrollees in managed care programs as well as the profitability of managed care companies, which could result in reduced reimbursement rates.

The existing federal deficit, as well as deficit spending by federal and state governments as the result of adverse developments in the economy or other reasons, can lead to continuing pressure to reduce governmental expenditures for other purposes, including government-funded programs in which we participate, such as Medicare and Medicaid. Such actions in turn may adversely affect our results of operations.

We depend upon reimbursement by third-party payors.

Substantially all of our revenues are derived from private and governmental third-party payors. In 2014, approximately 76.6% of our revenues were derived collectively from managed care plans, commercial health insurers, workers’ compensation payors, and other private pay revenue sources and approximately 23.4% of our revenues were derived from Medicare and Medicaid. Initiatives undertaken by industry and government to contain healthcare costs affect the profitability of our clinics. These payors attempt to control healthcare costs by contracting with healthcare providers to obtain services on a discounted basis. We believe that this trend will continue and may limit reimbursement for healthcare services. If insurers or managed care companies from whom we receive substantial payments were to reduce the amounts they pay for services, our profit margins may decline, or we may lose patients if we choose not to renew our contracts with these insurers at lower rates. In addition, in certain geographical areas, our clinics must be approved as providers by key health maintenance organizations and preferred provider plans. Failure to obtain or maintain these approvals would adversely affect our financial results.

In recent years, through legislative and regulatory actions, the federal government has made substantial changes to various payment systems under the Medicare program. See “Business- Sources of Revenue” in Item 1 for more information. President Obama signed into law comprehensive reforms to the healthcare system, including changes to Medicare reimbursement. Additional reforms or other changes to these payment systems may be proposed or adopted, either by the U.S. Congress or by CMS, including bundled payments, outcomes-based payment methodologies and a shift away from traditional fee-for-service reimbursement. If revised regulations are adopted, the availability, methods and rates of Medicare reimbursements for services of the type furnished at our facilities could change. Some of these changes and proposed changes could adversely affect our business strategy, operations and financial results.

We face inspections, reviews, audits and investigations under federal and state government programs and contracts. These audits could have adverse findings that may negatively affect our business.


·	refunding amounts we have been paid pursuant to the Medicare or Medicaid programs or from managed care payors;

·	state or federal agencies imposing fines, penalties and other sanctions on us;

·	temporary suspension of payment for new patients to the facility or agency;

·	decertification or exclusion from participation in the Medicare or Medicaid programs or one or more managed care payor networks;

·	imposition of a corporate integrity agreement;

·	damage to our reputation;

·	the revocation of a facility's or agency's license; and

·	loss of certain rights under, or termination of, our contracts with managed care payors.

If adverse inspections, reviews, audits or investigations occur and any of the results noted above occur, it could have a material adverse effect on our business and operating results.

Our facilities are subject to extensive federal and state laws and regulations relating to the privacy of individually identifiable information.

HIPAA required the HHS to adopt standards to protect the privacy and security of individually identifiable health-related information. The department released final regulations containing privacy standards in December 2000 and published revisions to the final regulations in August 2002. The privacy regulations extensively regulate the use and disclosure of individually identifiable health-related information. The regulations also provide patients with significant rights related to understanding and controlling how their health information is used or disclosed. The security regulations require healthcare providers to implement administrative, physical and technical practices to protect the security of individually identifiable health information that is maintained or transmitted electronically. HITECH, which was signed into law in February of 2009, enhanced the privacy, security and enforcement provisions of HIPAA by, among other things establishing security breach notification requirements, allowing enforcement of HIPAA by state attorneys general, and increasing penalties for HIPAA violations. Violations of HIPAA or HITECH could result in civil or criminal penalties.

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In addition to HIPAA, there are numerous federal and state laws and regulations addressing patient and consumer privacy concerns, including unauthorized access or theft of personal information. State statutes and regulations vary from state to state. Lawsuits, including class actions and action by state attorneys general, directed at companies that have experienced a privacy or security breach also can occur.

The Company and its clinics have established policies and procedures in an effort to ensure compliance with these privacy related requirements. However, if there is a breach, we may be subject to various penalties and damages and may be required to incur costs to mitigate the impact of the breach on affected individuals.

We may be adversely affected by a cyber attack that could compromise our information technologies, which may cause a violation of HIPAA or HITECH.

In the normal course of business, our information technology systems hold sensitive patient information including patient demographic data, eligibility for various medical plans including Medicare and Medicaid and protected health information, which is subject to HIPAA and HITECH. We maintain our information technology systems with safeguards protecting against cyber-attacks, including passive intrusion protection, firewalls and virus detection software. However, these safeguards do not ensure that a significant cyber attack could not occur. A cyber attack that bypasses our information technology security systems could cause the loss of protected health information, or other data subject to privacy laws, the loss of proprietary business information, or a material disruption to our information technology business systems resulting in a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. In addition, our future results could be adversely affected due to the theft, destruction, loss, misappropriation or release of protected health information, other confidential data or proprietary business information, operational or business delays resulting from the disruption of information technology systems and subsequent clean-up and mitigation activities, negative publicity resulting in reputation or brand damage with clients, members, or industry peers, or regulatory action taken as a result of such incident.

We depend upon the cultivation and maintenance of relationships with the physicians in our markets.

Our success is dependent upon referrals from physicians in the communities our clinics serve and our ability to maintain good relations with these physicians and other referral sources. Physicians referring patients to our clinics are free to refer their patients to other therapy providers or to their own physician owned therapy practice. If we are unable to successfully cultivate and maintain strong relationships with physicians and other referral sources, our business may decrease and our net operating revenues may decline.

We depend upon our ability to recruit and retain experienced physical therapists.

Our revenue generation is dependent upon referrals from physicians in the communities our clinics serve, and our ability to maintain good relations with these physicians. Our therapists are the front line for generating these referrals and we are dependent on their talents and skills to successfully cultivate and maintain strong relationships with these physicians. If we cannot recruit and retain our base of experienced and clinically skilled therapists, our business may decrease and our net operating revenues may decline. Periodically, we have clinics in isolated communities that are temporarily unable to operate due to the unavailability of a therapist who satisfies our standards.

Our revenues may fluctuate due to weather.

We have a significant number of clinics in states that normally experience snow and ice during the winter months. Also, a significant number of our clinics are located in states along the Gulf Coast and Atlantic Coast which are subject to periodic winter storms, hurricanes and other severe storm systems. Periods of severe weather may cause physical damage to our facilities or prevent our staff or patients from traveling to our clinics, which may cause a decrease in our net operating revenues.

We operate in a highly competitive industry.

We encounter competition from local, regional or national entities, some of which have superior resources or other competitive advantages. Intense competition may adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations. For a more complete description of this competitive environment, see “Business—Competition” in Item 1. An adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations may require us to write-down goodwill.

We may incur closure costs and losses.

The competitive, economic or reimbursement conditions in our markets in which we operate may require us to reorganize or to close certain clinics. In the event a clinic is reorganized or closed, we may incur losses and closure costs. The closure costs and losses may include, but are not limited to, lease obligations, severance, and write-down or write-off of goodwill and other intangible assets.

Future acquisitions may use significant resources, may be unsuccessful and could expose us to unforeseen liabilities.

As part of our growth strategy, we intend to continue pursuing acquisitions of outpatient physical therapy clinics. Acquisitions may involve significant cash expenditures, potential debt incurrence and operational losses, dilutive issuances of equity securities and expenses that could have an adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. Acquisitions involve numerous risks, including:

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the difficulty of assignment and/or procurement of managed care contractual arrangements; and

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the assumption of the liabilities and exposure to unforeseen liabilities of acquired companies, including liabilities for failure to comply with healthcare regulations.

We may not be successful in obtaining financing for acquisitions at a reasonable cost, or such financing may contain restrictive covenants that limit our operating flexibility. We also may be unable to acquire outpatient physical therapy clinics or successfully operate such clinics following the acquisition.

Certain of our internal controls, particularly as they relate to billings and cash collections, are largely decentralized at our clinic locations.

Our clinic operations are largely decentralized and certain of our internal controls, particularly the processing of billings and cash collections, occur at the clinic level. Taken as a whole, we believe our internal controls for these functions at our clinics are adequate. Our controls for billing and cash collections largely depend on compliance with our written policies and procedures and separation of functions among clinic personnel. We also maintain corporate level controls, including an audit compliance program, that are intended to mitigate and detect any potential deficiencies in internal controls at the clinic level. The effectiveness of these controls to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or the level of compliance with our policies and procedures deteriorates. If our controls fail, it would likely have an adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operation.

We may not be able to generate sufficient cash to service all of our indebtedness and may not be able to refinance our indebtedness on favorable terms. If we are unable to do so, we may be forced to take other actions to satisfy our obligations under our indebtedness, which may not be successful.

Our ability to make scheduled payments on or to refinance our debt obligations depends on our financial condition and operating performance, which are subject to prevailing economic and competitive conditions and to certain financial, business and other factors beyond our control. We cannot assure you we will maintain a level of cash flows from operating activities sufficient to permit us to pay the principal, premium, if any, and interest on our indebtedness.

In addition, we conduct our operations through our subsidiaries. Accordingly, repayment of our indebtedness is dependent on the generation of cash flow by our subsidiaries and their ability to make such cash available to us by dividend, debt repayment or otherwise. Our subsidiaries may not be able to, or may not be permitted to, make distributions to enable us to make payments in respect of our indebtedness. Each subsidiary is a distinct legal entity, and, under certain circumstances, legal and contractual restrictions may limit our ability to obtain cash from our subsidiaries. We may find it necessary or prudent to refinance our outstanding indebtedness with longer-maturity debt at a higher interest rate. Our ability to refinance our indebtedness on favorable terms, or at all, is directly affected by the current global economic and financial conditions. In addition, our ability to incur secured indebtedness (which would generally enable us to achieve better pricing than the incurrence of unsecured indebtedness) depends in part on the value of our assets, which depends, in turn, on the strength of our cash flows and results of operations, and on economic and market conditions and other factors.

If our cash flows and capital resources are insufficient to fund our debt service obligations or we are unable to refinance our indebtedness, we may be forced to reduce or delay investments and capital expenditures, or to sell assets, seek additional capital or restructure our indebtedness. These alternative measures may not be successful and may not permit us to meet our scheduled debt service obligations. If our operating results and available cash are insufficient to meet our debt service obligations, we could face substantial liquidity problems and might be required to dispose of material assets or operations to meet our debt service and other obligations. We may not be able to consummate those dispositions, or the proceeds from the dispositions may not be adequate to meet any debt service obligations then due.

Our Credit Agreement contains restrictions that limit our flexibility in operating our business.

Our Credit Agreement contains various covenants that limit our ability to engage in specified types of transactions. These covenants limit our and our subsidiaries’ ability to, among other things: incur additional indebtedness; pay dividends on, repurchase or make distributions in respect of our capital stock or make other restricted payments; make certain investments; sell or transfer assets; create liens; consolidate, merge, sell or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of our assets; and enter into certain transactions with our affiliates.

Under our Credit Agreement, we are required to satisfy and maintain specified financial ratios. Our ability to meet those financial ratios can be affected by events beyond our control, and there can be no assurance we will continue to meet those ratios. A breach of any of these covenants could result in a default under our Credit Agreement. Upon the occurrence of an event of default under the Credit Agreement, the lenders thereunder could elect to declare all amounts outstanding under the Credit Agreement to be immediately due and payable and terminate all commitments to extend further credit.

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Risks Relating to Our Outstanding Common Stock

Our stock price could be volatile, which could cause you to lose part or all of your investment.

The stock market has from time to time experienced significant price and volume fluctuations that may be unrelated to the operating performance of particular companies. In particular, the market price of our common stock has been and may continue to be highly volatile. During 2014, our stock price ranged from a low of $29.56 per share (on May 8, 2014) to a high of $44.00 per share (on October 31, 2014). Factors, such as announcements concerning acquisitions, changes in revenues and earnings expectations, regulatory conditions, including federal and state regulations, and economic and other external factors, as well as period-to-period fluctuations and financial results, may have a significant effect on the market price of our common stock.

From time to time, there has been limited trading volume in our common stock. In addition, there can be no assurance that there will continue to be a trading market or that any securities research analysts will continue to provide research coverage with respect to our common stock. It is possible that such factors will adversely affect the market for our common stock.

Issuance of shares in connection with financing transactions or under stock incentive plans will dilute current stockholders.

Pursuant to our stock incentive plans, our Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, consisting solely of independent directors, is authorized to grant stock awards to our employees, directors and consultants. Shareholders will incur dilution upon the exercise of any outstanding stock awards or the grant of any restricted stock. In addition, if we raise additional funds by issuing additional common stock, or securities convertible into or exchangeable or exercisable for common stock, further dilution to our existing stockholders will result, and new investors could have rights superior to existing stockholders.

The number of shares of our common stock eligible for future sale could adversely affect the market price of our stock.

At December 31, 2014, we had reserved approximately 700 shares of common stock for issuance under outstanding options and 497,000 shares for future equity grants. These shares of common stock are registered for sale or resale on currently effective registration statements and have been approved by stockholders. We may issue additional restricted securities or register additional shares of common stock under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) in the future. The issuance of a significant number of shares of common stock upon the exercise of stock options or the availability for sale, or sale, of a substantial number of the shares of common stock eligible for future sale under effective registration statements, under Rule 144 or otherwise, could adversely affect the market price of the common stock.

Provisions in our articles of incorporation and bylaws could delay or prevent a change in control of our company, even if that change would be beneficial to our stockholders.

Certain provisions of our articles of incorporation and bylaws may delay, discourage, prevent or render more difficult an attempt to obtain control of our company, whether through a tender offer, business combination, proxy contest or otherwise. These provisions include the charter authorization of “blank check” preferred stock and a restriction on the ability of stockholders to call a special meeting.

ITEM 1B.

UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS.

Not Applicable.

ITEM 2.

PROPERTIES.

We lease the properties used for our clinics under non-cancelable operating leases with terms ranging from one to five years, with the exception of the property for one clinic which we own. We intend to lease the premises for any new clinic locations except in rare instances where leasing is not a cost-effective alternative. Our typical clinic occupies 1,500 to 3,000 square feet.

We also lease our executive offices located in Houston, Texas, under a non-cancelable operating lease expiring in April 2022. We currently occupy approximately 39,452 square feet of space (including allocations for common areas) at our executive offices.

ITEM 3.

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

We are involved in litigation and other proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. While the ultimate outcome of lawsuits or other proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, we do not believe the impact of existing lawsuits or other proceedings will have a material impact on our business, financial condition or results of operations.

ITEM 4.

MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES.

Not Applicable.

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PART II

ITEM 5.

MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES.

PRICE QUOTATIONS

Our common stock has traded on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) since August 14, 2012 under the symbol “USPH.” Prior to that, our common stock was traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol “USPH”. As of March 12, 2015, there were 71 holders of record of our outstanding common stock. The table below indicates the high and low sales prices of our common stock reported for the periods presented.

	2014				2013
Quarter	High		Low		High		Low

First	$	37.25	$	30.16	$	28.24	$	22.80
Second		35.23		29.56		31.56		22.84
Third		37.19		33.21		32.15		26.91
Fourth		44.00		34.00		35.84		29.55

During 2014, we paid a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share totaling $0.48 per share for 2014, which amounted to a total of aggregate cash payments of dividends to holders of our common stock in 2014 of approximately $5.9 million. During 2013, we paid a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share totaling $0.40 per share for 2013, which amounted to a total of aggregate cash payments of dividends to holders of our common stock in 2013 of approximately $4.8 million. In 2015, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share payable to shareholders of record on March 20, 2015 to be paid on April 3, 2015. We are currently restricted from paying dividends in excess of $7,500,000 in any fiscal year on our common stock under the Credit Agreement.

FIVE YEAR PERFORMANCE GRAPH

The performance graph and related description shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act or under the Exchange Act, except to the extent that the Company specifically incorporates this information by reference. In addition, the performance graph and the related description shall not be deemed “soliciting material” or “filed” with the SEC or subject to Regulation 14A or 14C.

Prior to August 14, 2012, our common stock traded on the NYSE. On August 14, 2012, our common stock began trading on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). The following performance graph compares the cumulative total stockholder return of our common stock to The NYSE Composite Index and the NYSE Health Care Index for the period from December 31, 2009 through December 31, 2014. The graph assumes that $100 was invested in our common stock and the common stock of each of the companies listed on The NYSE Composite Index and The NYSE Health Care Index on December 31, 2009 and that any dividends were reinvested.

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Comparison of Five Years Cumulative Total Return for the Year Ended December 31, 2014

	12/09	12/10	12/11	12/12	12/13	12/14
U. S. Physical Therapy, Inc.	127	149	148	207	265	315
NYSE Composite	125	139	130	147	181	189
NYSE Healthcare Index	120	121	132	148	191	223

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ITEM 6.

SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA.

The following selected financial data from continuing operations should be read in conjunction with the description of our critical accounting policies set forth in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition” and the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes included herein.

	For the Years Ended December 31,
	2014		2013		2012		2011		2010
	($ in thousands, except per share data)

Net revenues	$	305,074	$	264,058	$	249,651	$	231,523	$	208,646
Income from continuing operations including non-controlling interests, net of tax	$	30,424	$	26,003	$	26,640	$	26,679	$	24,083
Net income including non-controlling interests	$	30,424	$	20,996	$	26,217	$	29,783	$	24,700
Net income attributable to common shareholders	$	20,853	$	17,492	$	18,212	$	18,812	$	15,305

Basic earnings per share attributable to common shareholders:	$	1.71	$	1.45	$	1.54	$	1.60	$	1.32
Diluted earnings per share attributable to common shareholders:	$	1.71	$	1.45	$	1.53	$	1.57	$	1.30

Total dividends declared and paid per common share	$	0.48	$	0.40	$	0.76	$	0.32	$	-
Regular dividends	$	0.48	$	0.40	$	0.36	$	0.32	$	-
Special dividend	$	-	$	-	$	0.40	$	-	$	-

	On December 31,
	2014		2013		2012		2011		2010
	($ in thousands)

Total assets	$	244,551	$	224,135	$	171,714	$	163,252	$	140,861
Long-term debt, less current portion	$	34,734	$	40,650	$	17,575	$	23,784	$	5,750
Working capital	$	29,347	$	26,488	$	29,015	$	29,343	$	25,053
Current ratio		2.15		2.14		2.78		2.80		2.76
Total long-term debt to total capitalization		0.21		0.27		0.13		0.20		0.05

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ITEM 7.

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Our Business. We operate outpatient physical therapy clinics that provide pre- and post-operative care and treatment for a variety of orthopedic-related disorders and sports-related injuries, neurologically-related injuries and rehabilitation of injured workers.

During 2014, 2013 and 2012, we completed the following multi-clinic acquisitions:

Acquisition	Date	% Interest Acquired			Number of Clinics

	2014
April 2014 Acquisition	April 30		70	%		13
August 2014 Acquisition	August 1		100	%		3

	2013
February 2013 Acquisition	February 28		72	%		9
April 2013 Acquisition	April 30		50	%		5
May 2013 Acquistion	May 24		80	%		5
December 9, 2013 Acquisition	December 9		60	%		12
December 13, 2013 Acquisition	December 13		90	%		11

	2012
May 2012 Acquisition	May 22		70	%		7

The results of operations of the acquired clinics have been included in our consolidated financial statements since the date of their acquisition.

On September 30, 2013, we sold the remainder of our physician services business. Previously, the Company closed its two physician services facilities – one in August 2013 and the other in December 2012. As previously disclosed in the Company’s public filings, the physician services business incurred negative gross margins in 2012 and through the first nine months of 2013. Revenues from physician services were generated by patient visits, franchise arrangements and fees from third parties. The results of operations and the loss on the sale of the physician services business have been reclassified to discontinued operations for all periods presented.

The following table details the losses from discontinued operations reported for the physician services business (in thousands):

Schedule of Details of Losses Reported for Physician Services

	Year Ended December 31, 2013			Year Ended December 31, 2012
Net revenues	$	864		$	2,435
Operating costs		1,537			2,761
Gross margin		(673	)		(326	)
Direct general and administrative expenses less proceeds		1,176			278
Write off of goodwill and other intangible assets		6,338			-
Loss from discontinued operations, before tax		(8,187	)		(604	)
Tax benefit (provision)		3,180			181
(Loss) income from discontinued operations	$	(5,007	)	$	(423	)

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At December 31, 2014, we operated 489 clinics in 42 states. The average age of our clinics at December 31, 2014 was 9.1 years.

In addition to our owned clinics, we also manage physical therapy facilities for third parties, primarily physicians, with 16 third-party facilities under management as of December 31, 2014.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Critical accounting policies are those that have a significant impact on our results of operations and financial position involving significant estimates requiring our judgment. Our critical accounting policies are:

Revenue Recognition. Revenues are recognized in the period in which services are rendered. Net patient revenues (patient revenues less estimated contractual adjustments) are reported at the estimated net realizable amounts from insurance companies, third-party payors, patients and others for services rendered. The Company has agreements with third-party payors that provide for payments to the Company at contracted amounts different from its established rates. The allowance for estimated contractual adjustments is based on terms of payor contracts and historical collection and write-off experience.

Revenues from physician services, sold primarily through franchisee arrangements, are considered multiple deliverables—training and ongoing services. Each component can be purchased separately. Revenue is recognized over the period the respective services are provided.

Contractual Allowances. Contractual allowances result from the differences between the rates charged for services performed and expected reimbursements by both insurance companies and government sponsored healthcare programs for such services. Medicare regulations and the various third party payors and managed care contracts are often complex and may include multiple reimbursement mechanisms payable for the services provided in our clinics. We estimate contractual allowances based on our interpretation of the applicable regulations, payor contracts and historical calculations. Each month the Company estimates its contractual allowance for each clinic based on payor contracts and the historical collection experience of the clinic and applies an appropriate contractual allowance reserve percentage to the gross accounts receivable balances for each payor of the clinic. Based on our historical experience, calculating the contractual allowance reserve percentage at the payor level is sufficient to allow us to provide the necessary detail and accuracy with our collectibility estimates. However, the services authorized and provided and related reimbursement are subject to interpretation that could result in payments that differ from our estimates. Payor terms are periodically revised necessitating continual review and assessment of the estimates made by management. Our billing system may not capture the exact change in our contractual allowance reserve estimate from period to period. Therefore, in order to assess the accuracy of our revenues and hence our contractual allowance reserves, our management regularly compares its cash collections to corresponding net revenues measured both in the aggregate and on a clinic-by-clinic basis. In the aggregate, the historical difference between net revenues and corresponding cash collections has generally reflected a difference within approximately 1% of net revenues. Additionally, analysis of subsequent period’s contractual write-offs on a payor basis reflects a difference within approximately 1% between the actual aggregate contractual reserve percentage as compared to the estimated contractual allowance reserve percentage associated with the same period end balance. As a result, we believe that a reasonable likely change in the contractual allowance reserve estimate would not be more than 1% at December 31, 2014. For purposes of demonstrating the sensitivity of this estimate on the Company’s financial condition, a one percent increase or decrease in our aggregate contractual allowance reserve percentage would decrease or increase, respectively, net patient revenue by approximately $798,000 for the year ended December 31, 2014. Management believes the changes in the estimate of the contractual allowance reserve for the periods ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 have not been material to the statement of operations.

The following table sets forth information regarding our patient accounts receivable as of the dates indicated (in thousands):

	December 31,
	2014		2013
Gross patient accounts receivable	$	79,721	$	73,636
Less contractual allowances		45,161		41,386
Subtotal - accounts receivable		34,560		32,250
Less allowance for doubtful accounts		1,669		1,430
Net patient accounts receivable	$	32,891	$	30,820

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The following table presents our patient accounts receivable aging by payor class as of the dates indicated (in thousands):

	December 31, 2014						December 31, 2013
	Current to						Current to
Payor	120 Days		120+ Days		Total		120 Days		120+ Days		Total
Managed Care/ Commercial Plans	$	11,906	$	1,418	$	13,324	$	10,762	$	1,336	$	12,098
Medicare/Medicaid		7,121		1,391		8,512		6,943		996		7,939
Workers Compensation*		7,160		1,136		8,296		6,883		1,009		7,892
Self-pay		1,250		1,461		2,711		1,236		1,347		2,583
Other**		1,171		546		1,717		1,137		601		1,738
Totals	$	28,608	$	5,952	$	34,560	$	26,961	$	5,289	$	32,250

*	Workers compensation is paid by state administrators or their designated agents.

**	Other includes primarily litigation claims and, to a lesser extent, vehicular insurance claims.

Reimbursement for Medicare beneficiaries is based upon a fee schedule published by HHS. For a more complete description of our third party revenue sources, see “Business—Sources of Revenue” in Item 1.

Provision for Doubtful Accounts. We determine our provision for doubtful accounts based on the specific agings and payor classifications at each clinic. We review the accounts receivable aging and rely on prior experience with particular payors to determine an appropriate reserve for doubtful accounts. Historically, clinics that have a large number of aged accounts generally have less favorable collection experience, and thus, require a higher allowance. Accounts that are ultimately determined to be uncollectible are written off against our bad debt allowance. The amount of our aggregate allowance for doubtful accounts is regularly reviewed for adequacy in light of current and historical experience.

Accounting for Income Taxes. We account for income taxes under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. The Company recognizes the financial statement benefit of a tax position only after determining that the relevant tax authority would more likely than not sustain the position following an audit. For tax positions meeting the more-likely-than-not threshold, the amount to be recognized in the financial statements is the largest benefit that has a greater than 50 percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement with the relevant tax authority.

We do not believe that we have any significant uncertain tax positions at December 31, 2014, nor is this expected to change within the next twelve months due to the settlement and expiration of statutes of limitation.

We did not have any accrued interest or penalties associated with any unrecognized tax benefits nor was any interest expense recognized during the twelve months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013.

Carrying Value of Long-Lived Assets. Our property and equipment, intangible assets and goodwill (collectively, our “long-lived assets”) comprise a significant portion of our total assets. The accounting standards require that we periodically, and upon the occurrence of certain events, assess the recoverability of our long-lived assets. If the carrying value of our property and equipment exceeds their undiscounted cash flows, we are required to write the carrying value down to estimated fair value.

Goodwill. The fair value of goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite lives are tested for impairment annually and upon the occurrence of certain events, and are written down to fair value if considered impaired. We evaluate goodwill for impairment on at least an annual basis (in the third quarter) by comparing the fair value of its reporting units to the carrying value of each reporting unit including related goodwill. We operate a one segment business which is made up of various clinics within partnerships. The partnerships are components of regions and are aggregated to that operating segment level for the purpose of determining reporting units when performing the annual goodwill impairment test. In 2014 and 2013, we had six regions.

An impairment loss generally would be recognized when the carrying amount of the net assets of a reporting unit, inclusive of goodwill and other intangible assets, exceeds the estimated fair value of the reporting unit. The estimated fair value of a reporting unit is determined using two factors: (i) earnings prior to taxes, depreciation and amortization for the reporting unit multiplied by a price/earnings ratio used in the industry and (ii) a discounted cash flow analysis. A weight is assigned to each factor and the sum of each weight times the factor is considered the estimated fair value. For 2014, the factors (i.e., price/earnings ratio, discount rate and residual capitalization rate) were updated to reflect current market conditions. The evaluation of goodwill in 2014, 2013 and 2012 did not result in any goodwill amounts that were deemed impaired.

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SELECTED OPERATING AND FINANCIAL DATA

The following table and discussion relates to continuing operations unless otherwise noted. The defined terms with their respective description used in the following discussion are listed below:

2014	Year ended December 31, 2014
2013	Year ended December 31, 2013
2012	Year ended December 31, 2012
New Clinics	Clinics opened or acquired during the year ended December 31, 2014
Mature Clinics	Clinics opened or acquired prior to January 1, 2014
2013 New Clinics	Clinics opened or acquired during the year ended December 31, 2013
2013 Mature Clinics	Clinics opened or acquired prior to January 1, 2013
2012 New Clinics	Clinics opened or acquired during the year ended December 31, 2012
2012 Mature Clinics	Clinics opened or acquired prior to January 1, 2012

The following table presents selected operating and financial data, used by management as key indicators of our operating performance:

	For the Years Ended December 31,
	2014		2013		2012
Number of clinics, at the end of period		489		472		431
Working Days		255		255		255
Average visits per day per clinic		22.9		21.5		21.7
Total patient visits		2,818,815		2,440,590		2,313,814
Net patient revenue per visit	$	106.08	$	105.83	$	105.50

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

FISCAL YEAR 2014 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2013

•

Net revenues rose 15.5 % to $305.1 million for 2014 from $264.1 million for 2013 primarily due to increases in net patient revenues which are discussed in detail below.

•

Net income from continuing operations prior to the revaluation of non-controlling interests, net of tax for 2014 increased 19.2% to $20.8 million, or $1.71 per diluted share, from $17.5 million, or $1.45 per diluted share.

Net Patient Revenues

•

Net patient revenues increased to $299.0 million for 2014 from $258.3 million for 2013, an increase of $40.7 million, or 15.8%. The increase in net patient revenues of $40.7 million consisted of an increase of $11.4 million from New Clinics and $29.3 million from Mature Clinics of which $17.9 million related to the two clinic groups acquired in December 2013. During 2014, we acquired two multi-clinic groups for a total of 16 clinics. The net patient revenues from these multi-clinic groups are included in our results since the respective date of their acquisition. See above table detailing our multi-clinic acquisitions. The average net patient revenue per visit increased to $106.08 in 2014 from $105.83 in 2013.

•

Total patient visits increased to 2,819,000 for 2014 from 2,441,000 for 2013. The growth in patient visits was attributable to 108,000 visits in New Clinics primarily due to the acquisitions in 2014 and an increase of 270,000 visits for Mature Clinics primarily due to the two clinic groups acquired in December 2013.

Net patient revenues are based on established billing rates less allowances and discounts for patients covered by contractual programs and workers’ compensation. Net patient revenues reflect contractual and other adjustments, which we evaluate monthly, relating to patient discounts from certain payors. Payments received under these programs are based on predetermined rates and are generally less than the established billing rates of the clinics.

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Other Revenues

Other revenues, consisting primarily of management fees, increased by $290,000 from $5.8 million to $6.1 million. On December 31, 2014, we managed 16 third-party physical therapy facilities versus 18 on December 31, 2013, however our average number of management contracts was higher in 2014 versus 2013.

Clinic Operating Costs

Clinic operating costs were $228.9 million, or 75.0% of net revenues, for 2014 and $199.4 million, or 75.5% of net revenues, for 2013. The increase was attributable to $10.2 million in operating costs of New Clinics, an increase in operating costs of $18.5 million for 2013 New Clinics and an increase of $0.8 million 2013 Mature Clinics. Each component of clinic operating costs is discussed below:

Clinic Operating Costs—Salaries and Related Costs

Salaries and related costs increased to $163.4 million for 2014 from $141.8 million for 2013, an increase of $21.6 million, or 15.2%. Approximately $7.3 million of the increase was attributable to New Clinics. The remaining $14.3 million of the increase was due to $12.5 million in higher costs at various 2013 New Clinics due to a full year of activity for clinics developed or acquired in 2013 (see table detailing acquisition dates above) and higher costs of $1.8 million in costs at 2013 Mature Clinics. Salaries and related costs as a percentage of net revenues was 53.6% for 2014 and 53.7% for 2013.

Clinic Operating Costs—Rent, Clinic Supplies and Other

Rent, clinic supplies and other costs increased to $61.2 million for 2014 from $52.9 million for 2013, an increase of $8.3 million, or 15.7%. For 2014, New Clinics accounted for approximately $2.8 million of the increase and 2013 New Clinics accounted for approximately $6.0 million of the increase due to a full year of activity. Rent, clinic supplies and other costs for 2012 Mature Clinics decreased $0.5 million in 2014 as compared to 2013. For 2013, included in the rent, clinic supplies and other costs for 2012 Mature Clinics is a pre-tax charge of $850,000 related to an estimated refund due to a payor for overpayments to a partnership clinic group over several years. Rent, clinic supplies and other costs as a percent of net revenues was 20.1% for 2014 and 20.0% for 2013.

Clinic Operating Costs—Provision for Doubtful Accounts

The provision for doubtful accounts for net patient receivables of $4.1 million as a percentage of net patient revenues was 1.3% for 2014. The provision for doubtful accounts for net patient receivables of $4.4 million as a percentage of net patient revenues was 1.7% for 2013. During 2013, we recorded a reserve for a receivable from a management contract of $0.1 million.

Our provision for doubtful accounts as a percentage of total patient accounts receivable was 4.8% at December 31, 2014 and 4.4% at December 31, 2013. The provision for doubtful accounts at the end of each period is based on a detailed, clinic-by-clinic review of overdue accounts and is regularly reviewed in the aggregate in light of historical experience.

The accounts receivable days outstanding were 39 days for both December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013. Net patient receivables in the amount of $3.9 million and $4.4 million were written-off in 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Closure Costs

For 2014, closure costs amounted to $169,000 which included a write-off of goodwill of $135,000. In 2013, closure costs amounted to $246,000.

Gross Margin

In 2014, the gross margin increased by $11.5 million, or 17.7%, as compared to 2013. The gross margin percentage for 2014 was 25.0% as compared to 24.5% for 2013.

Corporate Office Costs

Corporate office costs, consisting primarily of salaries, benefits and equity based compensation of corporate office personnel and directors, rent, insurance costs, depreciation and amortization, travel, legal, compliance, professional, marketing and recruiting fees, were $30.4 million for 2014 and $25.9 million for 2013. Corporate office costs as a percentage of net revenues were 10.0% for 2014 and 9.8% in 2013. The increase is primarily due to increases in salaries, benefits and equity based compensation.

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Interest Expense

Interest expense increased to $1.1 million for 2014 from $538,000 for 2013 primarily due to higher average borrowings throughout the year as result of acquisitions. At December 31, 2014, $34.5 million was outstanding under our Credit Agreement. See “Liquidity and Capital Resources” below for a discussion of the terms of our new revolving credit facility.

Provision for Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes was $14.3 million for 2014 and $12.2 million for 2013. We accrued state and federal income taxes at an effective tax rate (provision for taxes divided by the difference between income from operations and net income attributable to non-controlling interest) of 40.6% for 2014 and 41.1% for 2013. The provision for income taxes for 2014 includes an additional provision of $223,000 related to the true-up of our 2013 tax provision, and for 2013, $393,000, based on a detailed reconciliation of our federal and state taxes payable and receivable accounts along with our federal and state deferred tax asset and liability accounts.

Net Income Attributable to Non-controlling Interests

Net income attributable to non-controlling interests was $9.6 million in 2014 and $8.5 million in 2013. As a percentage of operating income before corporate office costs, net income attributable to non-controlling interests was 12.6% in 2014 compared to 13.2% in 2013. The reduction is attributable to the Company’s increased ownership interest in certain physical therapy partnerships.

FISCAL YEAR 2013 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2012

•

Net revenues rose 5.8 % to $264.1 million for 2013 from $249.7 million for 2012 primarily due to increases in net patient revenues which are discussed in detail below.

•

Net income from continuing operations prior to the revaluation of non-controlling interests, net of tax eported net income attributable to common shareholders for 2013 decreased 4.0% to $17.5 million from $18.2 million in 2013. Diluted earnings per share were $1.45 for 2013 and $1.53 for 2012.

Net Patient Revenues

•

Net patient revenues increased to $258.3 million for 2013 from $244.1 million for 2012, an increase of $14.2 million, or 5.8%. The increase in net patient revenues of $14.2 million consisted of an increase of $12.4 million from 2013 New Clinics and $1.8 million from 2012 Mature Clinics. During 2013, we acquired five multi-clinic groups for a total of 42 clinics. The average net patient revenue per visit increased to $105.83 in 2013 from $105.50 in 2012. The net patient revenues from these multi-clinic groups are included in our results since the respective date of their acquisition. See above table detailing our mutli-clinic group acquisitions.

•

Total patient visits increased to 2,441,000 for 2013 from 2,314,000 for 2012. The growth in patient visits was attributable to 110,000 visits in 2013 New Clinics primarily due to the acquisitions in 2013 and an increase of 17,000 visits for 2012 Mature Clinics.

Other Revenues

Other revenues, consisting primarily of management fees, increased by $224,000 from $5.6 million to $5.8 million. This increase was primarily due to an increase in the number of management contracts. On December 31, 2013, we managed 18 third-party physical therapy facilities versus 15 on December 31, 2012.

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Clinic Operating Costs

Clinic operating costs were $199.4 million, or 75.5% of net revenues, for 2013 and $186.7 million, or 74.8% of net revenues, for 2012. The increase was primarily attributable to $10.2 million in operating costs of 2013 New Clinics and an increase in operating costs of $6.3 million for 2012 Mature Clinics offset by a decrease in operating costs of $3.8 million for 2012 Mature Clinics. Included in the 2013 results is a pre-tax charge of $0.9 million related to an estimated refund due to a payor for overpayments to a partnership clinic group over several years. Without this charge, operating costs for 2012 Mature Clinics would have been reduced by $4.7 million. Each component of clinic operating costs is discussed below:

Clinic Operating Costs—Salaries and Related Costs

Salaries and related costs increased to $141.8 million for 2013 from $131.6 million for 2012, an increase of $10.2 million, or 7.8%. Approximately $7.5 million of the increase was attributable to 2013 New Clinics. The remaining $2.7 million of the increase was due to $4.4 million in higher costs at various 2012 Mature Clinics offset by a decrease of $1.7 million in costs at 2012 Mature Clinics. Salaries and related costs as a percentage of net revenues was 53.7% for 2013 and 52.7% for 2012.

Clinic Operating Costs—Rent, Clinic Supplies and Other

Rent, clinic supplies and other costs increased to $52.9 million for 2013 from $50.1 million for 2012, an increase of $2.8 million, or 5.6%. The 2013 New Clinics accounted for approximately $2.8 million of the increase and 2012 Mature Clinics accounted for approximately $1.6 million of the increase due to a full year of activity for clinics developed or acquired in 2012. Rent, clinic supplies and other costs for 2012 Mature Clinics decreased $1.6 million in 2013 as compared to 2013 due to cost containment efforts. Included in the rent, clinic supplies and other costs for 2012 Mature Clinics is a pre-tax charge of $850,000 related to an estimated refund due to a payor for overpayments to a partnership clinic group over several years. Without this charge, rent, clinic supplies and other costs for 2012 Mature Clinics would have decreased by $2.5 million. Rent, clinic supplies and other costs as a percent of net revenues was 20.0% for 2013 and 20.1% for 2012.

Clinic Operating Costs—Provision for Doubtful Accounts

The provision for doubtful accounts for net patient receivables of $4.4 million as a percentage of net patient revenues was 1.7% for 2013. The provision for doubtful accounts for net patient receivables of $4.7 million as a percentage of net patient revenues was 1.9% for 2012. During 2012, we recorded a reserve for a receivable from a management contract of $0.1 million.

Our provision for doubtful accounts as a percentage of total patient accounts receivable was 4.4% at December 31, 2013 and 5.8% at December 31, 2012. Without the effects of the receivables related to the clinics acquired in December 2013, which are initially recorded at net realizable value, our allowance for bad debts as a percentage of patient accounts receivable was 4.79%. The provision for doubtful accounts at the end of each period is based on a detailed, clinic-by-clinic review of overdue accounts and is regularly reviewed in the aggregate in light of historical experience.

The accounts receivable days outstanding were 39 days at December 31, 2013 and 42 days at December 31, 2012. Net patient receivables in the amount of $4.4 million and $4.9 million were written-off in 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Closure Costs

For 2013, closure costs amounted to $246,000. In 2012, closure costs amounted to $211,000.

Gross Margin

In 2013, the gross margin increased by $1.8 million, or 2.8%, as compared to 2012. The gross margin percentage for 2013 was 24.5% as compared to 25.2% for 2012.

Corporate Office Costs

Corporate office costs, consisting primarily of salaries, benefits and equity based compensation of corporate office personnel and directors, rent, insurance costs, depreciation and amortization, travel, legal, compliance, professional, marketing and recruiting fees, were $25.9 million for 2013 and $24.5 million for 2012. Corporate office costs as a percentage of net revenues were 9.8% for both 2013 and 2012.

Interest Expense

Interest expense decreased to $538,000 for 2013 from $557,000 for 2012 primarily due to lower average borrowings throughout the year. At December 31, 2013, $40.0 million was outstanding under our Credit Agreement; however, $36.0 million was drawn on December 13, 2013 resulting in a minimal effect on interest expense and average borrowings for 2013. See “Liquidity and Capital Resources” below for a discussion of the terms of our Credit Agreement.

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Provision for Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes was $12.2 million for 2013 and $11.2 million for 2013. For 2013, we accrued state and federal income taxes at an effective tax rate (provision for taxes divided by the difference between income from operations and net income attributable to non-controlling interest) of 41.1%. For 2013, the provision for income taxes for the 2013 period includes an adjustment of $393,000 related to the true-up of our 2012 tax provision based on a detailed reconciliation of our federal and state taxes payable and receivable accounts along with our federal and state deferred tax asset and liability accounts. The provision for income taxes as a percentage of income before taxes less net income attributable to non-controlling interests is 40% for 2013. In 2012, the income tax provision was reduced by $350,000 related to a taxable deduction charged to additional-paid-in-capital for the reduction of a subsidiary intercompany loan and included a charge of $162,000 for a true-up of our 2011 tax provision.

Net Income Attributable to Non-controlling Interests

Net income attributable to non-controlling interests was $8.5 million in 2013 and $8.4 million in 2012. As a percentage of operating income before corporate office costs, net income attributable to non-controlling interests was 13.2% in 2013 compared to 13.4% in 2012. The reduction is attributable to the Company’s increased ownership interest in certain physical therapy partnerships.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

We believe that our business is generating sufficient cash flow from operating activities to allow us to meet our short-term and long-term cash requirements, other than those with respect to future significant acquisitions. At December 31, 2014, we had $14.3 million in cash and cash equivalents compared to $12.9 million at December 31, 2013. Although the start-up costs associated with opening new clinics and our planned capital expenditures are significant, we believe that our cash and cash equivalents and availability under our revolving credit facility are sufficient to fund the working capital needs of our operating subsidiaries, future clinic development and acquisitions and investments through at least December 2015. The amount outstanding under our Credit Agreement was $34.5 million at December 31, 2014 compared to $40.0 million at December 31, 2013. At December 31, 2014, we had $90.5 million available under our Credit Agreement. Significant acquisitions would likely require financing under our Credit Agreement.

The increase in cash and cash equivalents of $1.4 million from December 31, 2013 to December 31, 2014 was due primarily to $45.2 million provided by operations and $0.9 million from the tax benefit of equity compensation transactions. The major uses of cash for investing and financing activities included: purchase of businesses ($12.3 million), distributions to non-controlling interests ($9.9 million), payments of cash dividends to our shareholders ($5.9 million), net reduction of balance under our Credit Agreement ($5.5 million), acquisitions of non-controlling interests ($5.5 million), purchases of fixed assets ($5.2 million), and payments on notes payable ($0.8 million).

Effective December 5, 2013, we entered into an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with a commitment for a $125.0 million revolving credit facility with a maturity date of November 30, 2018 (“Credit Agreement”). The Credit Agreement is unsecured and has loan covenants, including requirements that the Company comply with a consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio and consolidated leverage ratio. Proceeds from the Credit Agreement may be used for working capital, acquisitions, purchases of the Company’s common stock, dividend payments to the Company’s common stockholders, capital expenditures and other corporate purposes. The pricing grid which is based on the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio with the applicable spread over LIBOR ranging from 1.5% to 2.5% or the applicable spread over the Base Rate ranging from 0.1% to 1%. Fees under the Credit Agreement include an unused commitment fee ranging from 0.1% to 0.25% depending on the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio and the amount of funds outstanding under the Credit Agreement. On December 31, 2014, $34.5 million was outstanding under our Credit Agreement resulting in $90.5 million of availability, and we were in compliance with all of the covenants thereunder.

The purchase price for the 70% interest in the April 2014 Acquisition was $10.6 million in cash and a $400,000 seller note, that is payable in two principal installments totaling $200,000 each, plus accrued interest, in April 2015 and 2016. The purchase price for the August 2014 Acquisition was$1.0 million in cash. In addition, during 2014, the Company acquired three individual clinic practices for an aggregate of $595,000. The purchase price for the 72% interest in the February 2013 Acquisition was $4.3 million in cash and $400,000 in a seller note, that is payable in two principal installments totaling $200,000 each, plus accrued interest, in February 2014 and 2015. The purchase price for the 50% interest in the April 2013 Acquisition was $2.4 million in cash and $200,000 in a seller note, that is payable in two principal installments totaling $100,000 each, plus accrued interest, in April of 2014 and 2015. The purchase price for the 80% interest in the May 2013 Acquisition was $3.6 million in cash and $200,000 in a seller note, that is payable in two principal installments totaling $100,000 each, plus accrued interest, in May of 2014 and 2015. The purchase price for the 60% interest in the December 9, 2013 Acquisition was $1.7 million in cash. The purchase price for the 90% interest in the December 13, 2013 Acquisition was $35.5 million in cash and $500,000 in a seller note, that is payable in two principal installments totaling $250,000 each, plus accrued interest, in December 2014 and 2015. The aggregate purchase price for the three individual clinics acquired in 2013 was $238,000. In four separate transactions during 2014, we purchased interests in two partnerships which were previously classified as redeemable, non-controlling interest. The interests in the partnerships purchased ranged from 10.0% to 35.0%, The aggregate of the purchase prices paid was $4.9 million, which included $3.0 million of net book value. The remaining purchase price of $1.9 million, less future tax benefits of $0.8 million, was recognized as an adjustment to additional paid-in capital. Also, in four separate transactions during 2014, we purchased partnership interests in four partnerships. The interests in the partnerships purchased and sold ranged from less than 1% to 35%. The aggregate of the purchase prices paid was $0.6 million. The purchase prices paid included a net of $0.1 million of undistributed earnings. The remaining $0.5 million, less future tax benefits of $0.2 million, was recognized as an adjustment to additional paid-in capital. Through 15 separate transactions during 2013, the Company purchased partnership interests in 10 partnerships and sold interests in five partnerships. The interests in the partnerships purchased and sold ranged from less than 1% to 35%. The aggregate of the purchase prices paid was $1.9 million and the proceeds for the sales was $0.8 million, which included cash of $0.2 million and notes receivable of $0.6 million.

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The purchase price for the 70% interest in the May 2012 Acquisition was $6,090,000 in cash and $250,000 in seller notes, that are payable in two principal installments totaling $125,000 each, plus any accrued interest, in May 2013 and 2014. The seller notes accrued interest at 3.25% per annum. In addition to the May 2012 Acquisition, in 2012, the Company, through its subsidiaries, purchased seven outpatient therapy practices in seven transactions for aggregate cash consideration of $1,938,000 and, in one transaction a $100,000 note payable. In addition, in 15 separate transactions during 2012, we purchased partnership interests in 15 partnerships in which we had an existing controlling interest. The interests in the partnerships purchased ranged from 10% to 35%. The aggregate of the purchase prices paid was $2.2 million, which included $0.2 million of undistributed earnings. The remaining purchase price of $2.0 million, less future tax benefits of $0.8 million, was recognized as an adjustment to additional paid-in capital. During 2012, we sold interests in the range of 0.64% to 1% in three partnerships for an aggregate price of $239,000. This amount less related undistributed earnings of $5,000 was credited to additional paid-in capital.

Historically, we have generated sufficient cash from operations to fund our development activities and to cover operational needs. We plan to continue developing new clinics and making additional acquisitions in selected markets. We have from time to time purchased the non-controlling interests of limited partners in our Clinic Partnerships. We may purchase additional non-controlling interests in the future. Generally, any acquisition or purchase of non-controlling interests is expected to be accomplished using a combination of cash and financing. Any large acquisition would likely require financing.

We make reasonable and appropriate efforts to collect accounts receivable, including applicable deductible and co-payment amounts. Claims are submitted to payors daily, weekly or monthly in accordance with our policy or payor’s requirements. When possible, we submit our claims electronically. The collection process is time consuming and typically involves the submission of claims to multiple payors whose payment of claims may be dependent upon the payment of another payor. Claims under litigation and vehicular incidents can take a year or longer to collect. Medicare and other payor claims relating to new clinics awaiting Medicare Rehab Agency status approval initially may not be submitted for six months or more. When all reasonable internal collection efforts have been exhausted, accounts are written off prior to sending them to outside collection firms. With managed care, commercial health plans and self-pay payor type receivables, the write-off generally occurs after the account receivable has been outstanding for 120 days or longer.

We have future obligations for debt repayments, employment agreements and future minimum rentals under operating leases. The obligations as of December 31, 2014 are summarized as follows (in thousands):

Contractual Obligation	Total		2015		2016		2017		2018		2019		Thereafter
Credit Agreement and Notes Payable	$	35,617	$	883	$	234	$	-	$	34,500	$	-	$	-
Interest Payable	$	43		36		7		-		-		-		-
Employee Agreements	$	33,219		24,293		8,542		295		83		6		-
Operating Leases	$	73,425		24,418		18,545		12,661		7,845		4,225		5,731
	$	142,304	$	49,630	$	27,328	$	12,956	$	42,828	$	4,231	$	5,731

We generally enter into various notes payable as a means of financing our acquisitions. Our present outstanding notes payable relate only to certain of the acquisitions of businesses and non-controlling interests that occurred in 2014 and 2013. For those acquisitions, we entered into several notes payables aggregating $1.8 million. The notes are payable in equal annual installments of principal over two years plus any accrued and unpaid interest. Interest accrues at various interest rates ranging from 3.25% to 4.0% per annum, subject to adjustment. In addition, we assumed leases with remaining terms of 1 month to 6 years for the operating facilities. At December 31, 2014, the balance on these notes payable was $1.1 million.

In conjunction with the above mentioned acquisitions, in the event that a limited minority partner’s employment ceases at any time after three or four years from the acquisition date, as applicable, we have agreed to repurchase that individual’s non-controlling interest at a predetermined multiple of earnings before interest and taxes.

As of December 31, 2014, we have accrued $1.8 million related to credit balances and overpayments due to patients and payors. This amount is expected to be paid in 2015.

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From September 2001 through December 31, 2008, the Board authorized us to purchase, in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions, up to 2,250,000 shares of our common stock. In March 2009, the Board authorized the repurchase of up to 10% or approximately 1,200,000 shares of our common stock (“March 2009 Authorization”). In connection with the March 2009 Authorization, we amended our prior credit agreement to permit share repurchases of up to $15,000,000. We are required to retire shares purchased under the March 2009 Authorization. Under the March 2009 Authorization, we have purchased a total of 859,499 shares. There is no expiration date for the share repurchase program. The Credit Agreement permits the Company to purchase, commencing on October 24, 2012 and at all times thereafter, up to $15,000,000 of its common stock subject to compliance with covenants. There are currently an additional estimated 340,501 shares that may be purchased from time to time in the open market or private transactions depending on price, availability and our cash position. We did not purchase any shares of our common stock during 2013 or 2014.

Off Balance Sheet Arrangements

With the exception of operating leases for our executive offices and clinic facilities discussed in Note 14 to our consolidated financial statements included in Item 8, we have no off-balance sheet debt or other off-balance sheet financing arrangements.

FACTORS AFFECTING FUTURE RESULTS

The risks related to our business and operations include:

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changes as the result of government enacted national healthcare reform;

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changes in Medicare guidelines and reimbursement or failure of our clinics to maintain their Medicare certification status;

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business and regulatory conditions including federal and state regulations;

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governmental and other third party payor investigations and audits;

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changes in reimbursement rates or payment methods from third party payors including government agencies and deductibles and co-pays owed by patients;

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revenue and earnings expectations;

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general economic conditions;

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availability and cost of qualified physical therapists;

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personnel productivity;

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acquisitions, purchase of non-controlling interests (minority interests) and the successful integration of the operations of the acquired businesses;

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maintaining adequate internal controls;

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availability, terms, and use of capital; and

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weather and other seasonal factors.

See Risk Factors in Item 1A of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

ITEM 7A.

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

We do not maintain any derivative instruments such as interest rate swap arrangements, hedging contracts, futures contracts or the like. Our only indebtedness as of December 31, 2014 was seller notes of $1.1 million and an outstanding balance on our Credit Agreement of $34.5 million. The outstanding balance under our Credit Agreement is subject to fluctuating interest rates. A 1% change in the interest rate would yield an additional $345,000 of interest expense. See Note 8 to our consolidated financial statements included in Item 8.

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ITEM 8.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA.

U.S. PHYSICAL THERAPY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND RELATED INFORMATION

Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm—Grant Thornton LLP Audited Financial Statements:	33
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2014 and 2013	35
Consolidated Statements of Net Income for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012	36
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012	37
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012	38
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	39

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Board of Directors and Shareholders

U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc.

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of U.S Physical Therapy, Inc. (a Nevada Corporation) and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, and the related consolidated statements of net income, changes in shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2014. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, and the results of their consolidated operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2014 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2014, based on criteria established in the 2013 Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO), and our report dated March 12, 2015 expressed an unqualified opinion.

/s/ GRANT THORNTON LLP

Houston, Texas
March 12, 2015

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Board of Directors and Shareholders

U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc.

We have audited the internal control over financial reporting of U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. (a Nevada Corporation) and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2014, based on criteria established in the 2013 Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Report appearing under Item 9A on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2014, based on criteria established in the 2013 Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by COSO.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated financial statements of the Company as of and for the year ended December 31, 2014, and our report dated March 12, 2015 expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements.

/s/ GRANT THORNTON LLP
Houston, Texas
March 12, 2015

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

	December 31, 2014			December 31, 2013
ASSETS	(In thousands, except per share data)
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	14,271		$	12,898
Patient accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,669 and $1,430, respectively		32,891			30,820
Accounts receivable - other, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $198 and $198, respectively		1,503			1,844
Other current assets		6,186			4,098
Total current assets		54,851			49,660
Fixed assets:
Furniture and equipment		42,003			38,965
Leasehold improvements		22,806			21,891
Fixed assets, gross		64,809			60,856
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization		49,045			45,896
Fixed assets, net		15,764			14,960
Goodwill		147,914			143,955
Other intangible assets, net		24,907			14,479
Other assets		1,115			1,081
Total assets	$	244,551		$	224,135
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable - trade	$	1,782		$	1,722
Accrued expenses		22,839			20,625
Current portion of notes payable		883			825
Total current liabilities		25,504			23,172
Notes payable		234			650
Revolving line of credit		34,500			40,000
Deferred rent		991			996
Other long-term liabilities		8,732			4,196
Total liabilities		69,961			69,014
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable non-controlling interests		7,376			4,104
Shareholders’ equity:
U. S. Physical Therapy, Inc. shareholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 500,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding		-			-
Common stock, $.01 par value, 20,000,000 shares authorized, 14,487,346 and 14,315,882 shares issued, respectively		145			143
Additional paid-in capital		43,577			40,569
Retained earnings		134,186			119,206
Treasury stock at cost, 2,214,737 shares		(31,628	)		(31,628	)
Total U. S. Physical Therapy, Inc. shareholders’ equity		146,280			128,290
Non-controlling interests		20,934			22,727
Total equity		167,214			151,017
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	244,551		$	224,135

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF NET INCOME

	Year Ended December 31, 2014			Year Ended December 31, 2013			Year Ended December 31, 2012
	(In thousands, except per share data)
Net patient revenues	$	299,009		$	258,283		$	244,100
Other revenues		6,065			5,775			5,551
Net revenues		305,074			264,058			249,651
Clinic operating costs:
Salaries and related costs		163,417			141,840			131,604
Rent, clinic supplies, contract labor and other		61,209			52,887			50,102
Provision for doubtful accounts		4,112			4,384			4,824
Closure costs		169			246			211
Total clinic operating costs		228,907			199,357			186,741
Gross margin		76,167			64,701			62,910
Corporate office costs		30,399			25,931			24,504
Operating income from continuing operations		45,768			38,770			38,406
Interest and other income, net		18			7			6
Interest expense		(1,088	)		(538	)		(557	)
Income before taxes from continuing operations		44,698			38,239			37,855
Provision for income taxes		14,274			12,236			11,215
Net income from continuing operations including non-controlling interests		30,424			26,003			26,640
Discontinued operations, net of tax benefit of $-0-, $3,180 and $181.		-			(5,007	)		(423	)
Net income including non-controlling interests		30,424			20,996			26,217
Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interests		(9,571	)		(8,273	)		(8,284	)
Net income attributable to common shareholders	$	20,853		$	12,723		$	17,933
Basic earnings per share attributable to common shareholders:
From continuing operations prior to revaluation of redeemable non-controlling interests, net of tax	$	1.71		$	1.45		$	1.54
Charges to additional-paid-in-capital - revaluation of non-controlling interests, net of tax		(0.09	)		-			-
From continuing operations, net of tax		1.62			1.45			1.54
From discontinued operations, net of tax		-			(0.40	)		(0.02	)
Basic	$	1.62		$	1.05		$	1.52
Diluted earnings per share attributable to common shareholders:
From continuing operations prior to revaluation of redeemable non-controlling interests, net of tax	$	1.71		$	1.45		$	1.53
Charges to additional-paid-in-capital - revaluation of non-controlling interests, net of tax		(0.09	)		-			-
From continuing operations, net of tax		1.62			1.45			1.53
From discontinued operations, net of tax		-			(0.40	)		(0.02	)
Basic	$	1.62		$	1.05		$	1.51

Shares used in computation:
Basic		12,217			12,063			11,804
Diluted		12,221			12,082			11,904
Dividends declared per common share	$	0.48		$	0.40		$	0.76
Earnings attributable to common shareholders:
From continuing operations	$	20,853		$	17,492		$	18,212
From discontinued operations		-			(4,769	)		(279	)
Net income attributable to common shareholders	$	20,853		$	12,723		$	17,933

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

	U.S.Physical Therapy, Inc.

	Common Stock					Additional			Retained			Treasury Stock						Total Shareholders’			Non-controlling
	Shares			Amount		Paid-In Capital			Earnings			Shares			Amount			Equity			Interests			Total
	(In thousands)
Balance December 31, 2011		13,919		$	139	$	36,133		$	102,405			(2,215	)	$	(31,628	)	$	107,049		$	14,531		$	121,580
Proceeds from exercise of stock options		130			2		20			-			-			-			22			-			22
Net tax benefit from exercise of stock options		-			-		1,209			-			-			-			1,209			-			1,209
Issuance of restricted stock		81			-		-			-			-			-			-			-			-
Cancellation of restricted stock		-			-		-			-			-			-			-			-			-
Compensation expense - restricted stock		-			-		2,102			-			-			-			2,102						2,102
Transfer of compensation liability for certain stock issued pursuant to long-term incentive plans		-			-		135			-			-			-			135						135
Purchase of business		-			-		-			-			-			-			-			2,892			2,892
Acquisition and sales of non-controlling interests, net		-			-		(955	)		-			-			-			(955	)		(244	)		(1,199	)
Contribution of non-controlling interest partners		-			-		-			-			-			-			-			49			49
Transfer of losses from non-controlling interests		-			-		(1,155	)		-			-			-			(1,155	)		1,155			-
Distributions to non-controlling interest partners		-			-		-			-			-			-			-			(9,332	)		(9,332	)
Cash dividends to shareholders		-			-		-			(9,017	)		-			-			(9,017	)		-			(9,017	)
Net income		-			-		-			17,933			-			-			17,933			8,285			26,218
Balance December 31, 2012		14,130		$	141	$	37,489		$	111,321			(2,215	)	$	(31,628	)	$	117,323		$	17,336		$	134,659
Proceeds from exercise of stock options		17			2		45			-			-			-			47			-			47
Net tax benefit from exercise of stock options		-			-		695			-			-			-			695			-			695
Issuance of restricted stock		175			-		-			-			-			-			-			-			-
Cancellation of restricted stock		(6	)		-		-			-			-			-			-			-			-
Compensation expense - restricted stock		-			-		2,743			-			-			-			2,743			-			2,743
Transfer of compensation liability for certain stock issued pursuant to long-term incentive plans		-			-		248			-			-			-			248			-			248
Purchase of business		-			-		-			-			-			-			-			10,541			10,541
Acquisitions and sales of non-controlling interests, net		-			-		(651	)		-			-			-			(651	)		(155	)		(806	)
Reclass to redeemable non-controlling interests		-			-		-			-			-			-			-			(4,104	)		(4,104	)
Distributions to non-controlling interest partners		-			-		-			-			-			-			-			(9,164	)		(9,164	)
Cash dividends to shareholders		-			-		-			(4,838	)		-			-			(4,838	)		-			(4,838	)
Net income		-			-		-			12,723			-			-			12,723			8,273			20,996
Balance December 31, 2013		14,316		$	143	$	40,569		$	119,206			(2,215	)	$	(31,628	)	$	128,290		$	22,727		$	151,017
Proceeds from exercise of stock options		21			1		43			-			-			-			44			-			44
Net tax benefit from exercise of stock options		-			-		948			-			-			-			948			-			948
Issuance of restricted stock		150			1		-			-			-			-			1			-			1
Cancellation of restricted stock					-		-			-			-			-			-			-			-
Compensation expense - restricted stock		-			-		3,363			-			-			-			3,363			-			3,363
Purchase of business		-			-		-			-			-			-			-			4,725			4,725
Revaluation of redeemable non-controlling interets		-					(1,086	)		-			-			-			(1,086	)		-			(1,086	)
Reclass to redeemable non-controlling interests		-			-		-			-			-			-			-			(6,375	)		(6,375	)
Acquisitions and sales of non-controlling interests, net		-			-		(260	)		-			-			-			(260	)		(63	)		(323	)
Cash dividends to shareholders		-			-					(5,873	)		-						(5,873	)		-			(5,873	)
Contribution of non-controlling interest partners		-			-		-			-			-			-			-			177			177
Distributions to non-controlling interest partners		-			-		-			-			-			-			-			(9,432	)		(9,432	)
Net income		-			-		-			20,853			-			-			20,853			9,175			30,028
Balance December 31, 2014		14,487		$	145	$	43,577		$	134,186			(2,215	)	$	(31,628	)	$	146,280		$	20,934		$	167,214

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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U.S. PHYSICAL THERAPY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

	Year Ended December 31, 2014			Year Ended December 31, 2013			Year Ended December 31, 2012
OPERATING ACTIVITIES	(In thousands)
Net income including non-controlling interests	$	30,424		$	20,996		$	26,217
Adjustments to reconcile net income including non-controlling interests to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		6,740			5,562			5,287
Provision for doubtful accounts		4,112			4,384			4,848
Equity-based awards compensation expense		3,363			2,743			2,102
Loss on sale of business and fixed assets		35			7,335			175
Excess tax benefit from exercise of stock options		(948	)		(695	)		(1,351	)
Deferred income tax		6,275			2,369			3,738
Write-off of goodwill - closed clinic		135			-			-
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Increase in patient accounts receivable		(5,388	)		(5,389	)		(1,663	)
Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable - other		341			(5	)		(561	)
(Increase) decrease in other assets		(2,493	)		1,803			(585	)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued expenses		1,868			4,833			(340	)
Increase in other liabilities		730			859			1,382
Net cash provided by operating activities		45,194			44,795			39,249
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchase of fixed assets		(5,167	)		(4,637	)		(4,234	)
Purchase of businesses, net of cash acquired		(12,270	)		(46,628	)		(7,929	)
Acquisitions of non-controlling interests		(5,490	)		(1,876	)		(2,244	)
Sale of non-controlling interests		-			233			239
Proceeds on sale of business and fixed assets, net		47			459			64
Net cash used in investing activities		(22,880	)		(52,449	)		(14,104	)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Distributions to non-controlling interests		(9,913	)		(9,164	)		(9,332	)
Cash dividends to shareholders		(5,873	)		(4,838	)		(9,017	)
Proceeds from revolving line of credit		134,300			150,800			79,900
Payments on revolving line of credit		(139,800	)		(128,200	)		(86,000	)
Payment of notes payable		(825	)		(459	)		(434	)
Tax benefit from stock options exercised		948			695			1,351
Other		222			47			75
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		(20,941	)		8,881			(23,457	)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents		1,373			1,227			1,688
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period		12,898			11,671			9,983
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period	$	14,271		$	12,898		$	11,671
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash paid during the period for:
Income taxes	$	9,253		$	4,111		$	6,361
Interest	$	1,103		$	352		$	639
Non-cash investing and financing transactions during the period:
Purchase of business - seller financing portion	$	400		$	1,300		$	350
Acquisition of non-controlling interest - seller financing portion	$	67		$	-		$	-
Revaluation of redeemable non-controlling interests	$	1,841		$	-		$	-

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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U.S. PHYSICAL THERAPY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2014

1. Organization, Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation

U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. and its subsidiaries (together, the “Company”) operate outpatient physical therapy clinics that provide pre-and post-operative care and treatment for orthopedic-related disorders, sports-related injuries, preventative care, rehabilitation of injured workers and neurological-related injuries. As of December 31, 2014 the Company owned and operated 489 clinics in 42 states. The clinics’ business primarily originates from physician referrals. The principal sources of payment for the clinics’ services are managed care programs, commercial health insurance, Medicare/Medicaid, workers’ compensation insurance and proceeds from personal injury cases. In addition to the Company’s ownership of outpatient physical therapy clinics, it also manages physical therapy facilities for third parties, primarily physicians, with 16 such third-party facilities under management as of December 31, 2014.

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. The Company primarily operates through subsidiary clinic partnerships, in which the Company generally owns a 1% general partnership interest and a 64% limited partnership interest. The managing therapist of each clinic owns the remaining limited partnership interest in the majority of the clinics (hereinafter referred to as “Clinic Partnership”). To a lesser extent, the Company operates some clinics through wholly-owned subsidiaries under profit sharing arrangements with therapists (hereinafter referred to as “Wholly-Owned Facilities”).

During the last three years, the Company completed the following multi-clinic acquisitions:

Acquisition	Date	% Interest Acquired			Number of Clinics

	2014

April 2014 Acquisition	April 30, 2014		70	%		13
August 2014 Acquisition	August 1, 2014		100	%		3

	2013
February 2013 Acquisition	February 28, 2013		72	%		9
April 2013 Acquisition	April 30, 2013		50	%		5
May 2013 Acquistion	May 24, 2013		80	%		5
December 9, 2013 Acquisition	December 9, 2013		60	%		12
December 13, 2013 Acquisition	December 13, 2013		90	%		11

	2012
May 2012 Acquisition	May 22, 2012		70	%		7

In addition to the two multi-clinic acquisitions detailed above, in 2014, the Company acquired four individual clinics in separate transactions. In addition to the five multi-clinic acquisitions detailed above, in 2013, the Company acquired three individual clinics in separate transactions. In addition to the May 2012 Acquisition, in 2012, the Company acquired seven individual clinics in separate transactions.

Clinic Partnerships

For Clinic Partnerships, the earnings and liabilities attributable to the non-controlling interest, typically owned by the managing therapist, directly or indirectly, are recorded within the statements of net income and balance sheets as non-controlling interests.

Wholly-Owned Facilities

For Wholly-Owned Facilities with profit sharing arrangements, an appropriate accrual is recorded for the amount of profit sharing due the clinic partners/directors. The amount is expensed as compensation and included in clinic operating costs—salaries and related costs. The respective liability is included in current liabilities—accrued expenses on the balance sheets.

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2. Significant Accounting Policies

Cash Equivalents

The Company maintains its cash and cash equivalents at financial institutions. The combined account balances at several institutions typically exceed Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) insurance coverage and, as a result, there is a concentration of credit risk related to amounts on deposit in excess of FDIC insurance coverage. Management believes that this risk is not significant.

Long-Lived Assets

Fixed assets are stated at cost. Depreciation is computed on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets. Estimated useful lives for furniture and equipment range from three to eight years and for software purchased from three to seven years. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the related lease term or estimated useful lives of the assets, which is generally three to five years.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of

The Company reviews property and equipment and intangible assets with finite lives for impairment upon the occurrence of certain events or circumstances that indicate the related amounts may be impaired. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell.

Goodwill

Goodwill represents the excess of the amount paid and fair value of the non-controlling interests over the fair value of the acquired business assets, which include certain intangible assets. Historically, goodwill has been derived from acquisitions and, prior to 2009, from the purchase of some or all of a particular local management’s equity interest in an existing clinic. Effective January 1, 2009, if the purchase price of a non-controlling interest by the Company exceeds or is less than the book value at the time of purchase, any excess or shortfall is recognized as an adjustment to additional paid-in capital.

The fair value of goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite lives are tested for impairment annually and upon the occurrence of certain events, and are written down to fair value if considered impaired. The Company evaluates goodwill for impairment on at least an annual basis (in its third quarter) by comparing the fair value of its reporting units to the carrying value of each reporting unit including related goodwill. The Company operates a one segment business which is made up of various clinics within partnerships. The partnerships are components of regions and are aggregated to the operating segment level for the purpose of determining the Company’s reporting units when performing its annual goodwill impairment test. In 2014 and 2013, there were six regions.

The Company has not identified any triggering events occurring after the testing date that would impact the impairment testing results obtained. Factors which could result in future impairment charges include but are not limited to:

changes as the result of government enacted national healthcare reform;

changes in Medicare guidelines and reimbursement or failure of our clinics to maintain their Medicare certification status;

business and regulatory conditions including federal and state regulations;

governmental and other third party payor investigations and audits;

changes in reimbursement rates or payment methods from third party payors including government agencies and deductibles and co-pays owed by patients;

revenue and earnings expectations;

general economic conditions;

availability and cost of qualified physical and occupational therapists;

personnel productivity;

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;

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maintaining adequate internal controls;

availability, terms, and use of capital;

acquisitions, purchase of non-controlling interests (minority interests) and the successful integration of the operations of the acquired businesses; and

weather and other seasonal factors.

The Company will continue to monitor for any triggering events or other indicators of impairment.

Non-controlling Interests

The Company recognizes non-controlling interests as equity in the consolidated financial statements separate from the parent entity’s equity. The amount of net income attributable to non-controlling interests is included in consolidated net income on the face of the statements of net income. Changes in a parent entity’s ownership interest in a subsidiary that do not result in deconsolidation are treated as equity transactions if the parent entity retains its controlling financial interest. The Company recognizes a gain or loss in net income when a subsidiary is deconsolidated. Such gain or loss is measured using the fair value of the non-controlling equity investment on the deconsolidation date.

When the purchase price of a non-controlling interest by the Company exceeds the book value at the time of purchase, any excess or shortfall is recognized as an adjustment to additional paid-in capital. Additionally, operating losses are allocated to non-controlling interests even when such allocation creates a deficit balance for the non-controlling interest partner.

The non-controlling interests that are reflected as redeemable non-controlling interests in the consolidated financial statements consist of those outside owners that have certain redemption rights that are currently exercisable, and that, if exercised, require that the Company purchases the non-controlling interest of the particular limited partner. At December 31, 2014, the redeemable non-controlling interests reflect the book value of the respective non-controlling interests. The redeemable non-controlling interests will be adjusted to the fair value in the reporting period in which the Company deems it probable that the limited partner will assert the redemption rights and will be adjusted each reporting period thereafter. The adjustments are charged to additional paid-in capital and are not reflected in the statements of net income. Although, the adjustments are not reflected in the statements of net income, current accounting rules require that the Company reflects the charge in the earning per share calculation.

Typically, for acquisitions, the Company agrees to purchase the individual’s non-controlling interest at a predetermined multiple of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.

Revenue Recognition

Revenues are recognized in the period in which services are rendered. Net patient revenues (patient revenues less estimated contractual adjustments) are reported at the estimated net realizable amounts from third-party payors, patients and others for services rendered. The Company has agreements with third-party payors that provide for payments to the Company at amounts different from its established rates. The allowance for estimated contractual adjustments is based on terms of payor contracts and historical collection and write-off experience.

The Company determines allowances for doubtful accounts based on the specific agings and payor classifications at each clinic. The provision for doubtful accounts is included in clinic operating costs in the statements of net income. Patient accounts receivable, which are stated at the historical carrying amount net of contractual allowances, write-offs and allowance for doubtful accounts, includes only those amounts the Company estimates to be collectible.

Medicare Reimbursement

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Statutes, regulations, and payment rules governing the delivery of therapy services to Medicare beneficiaries are complex and subject to interpretation. The Company believes that it is in compliance in all material respects with all applicable laws and regulations and is not aware of any pending or threatened investigations involving allegations of potential wrongdoing that would have a material effect on the Company’s financial statements as of December 31, 2014. Compliance with such laws and regulations can be subject to future government review and interpretation, as well as significant regulatory action including fines, penalties, and exclusion from the Medicare program. For 2014. net revenue from Medicare accounts for $63.8 million.

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Management Contract Revenues

Management contract revenues are derived from contractual arrangements whereby the Company manages a clinic for third party owners. The Company does not have any ownership interest in these clinics. Typically, revenues are determined based on the number of visits conducted at the clinic and recognized when services are performed. Costs, typically salaries for the Company’s employees, are recorded when incurred. Management contract revenues are included in “other revenues” in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Net Income.

Contractual Allowances

Contractual allowances result from the differences between the rates charged for services performed and expected reimbursements by both insurance companies and government sponsored healthcare programs for such services. Medicare regulations and the various third party payors and managed care contracts are often complex and may include multiple reimbursement mechanisms payable for the services provided in Company clinics. The Company estimates contractual allowances based on its interpretation of the applicable regulations, payor contracts and historical calculations. Each month the Company estimates its contractual allowance for each clinic based on payor contracts and the historical collection experience of the clinic and applies an appropriate contractual allowance reserve percentage to the gross accounts receivable balances for each payor of the clinic. Based on the Company’s historical experience, calculating the contractual allowance reserve percentage at the payor level is sufficient to allow the Company to provide the necessary detail and accuracy with its collectibility estimates. However, the services authorized and provided and related reimbursement are subject to interpretation that could result in payments that differ from the Company’s estimates. Payor terms are periodically revised necessitating continual review and assessment of the estimates made by management. The Company’s billing system does not capture the exact change in its contractual allowance reserve estimate from period to period in order to assess the accuracy of its revenues and hence its contractual allowance reserves. Management regularly compares its cash collections to corresponding net revenues measured both in the aggregate and on a clinic-by-clinic basis. In the aggregate, historically the difference between net revenues and corresponding cash collections has generally reflected a difference within approximately 1% of net revenues. Additionally, analysis of subsequent period’s contractual write-offs on a payor basis reflects a difference within approximately 1% between the actual aggregate contractual reserve percentage as compared to the estimated contractual allowance reserve percentage associated with the same period end balance. As a result, the Company believes that a change in the contractual allowance reserve estimate would not likely be more than 1% at December 31, 2014.

Income Taxes

Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

The Company recognizes the financial statement benefit of a tax position only after determining that the relevant tax authority would more likely than not sustain the position following an audit. For tax positions meeting the more-likely-than-not threshold, the amount to be recognized in the financial statements is the largest benefit that has a greater than 50 percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement with the relevant tax authority.

The Company did not have any accrued interest or penalties associated with any unrecognized tax benefits nor was any interest expense recognized during the twelve months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013. The Company will book any interest or penalties, if required, in interest and/or other income/expense as appropriate.

On September 13, 2013, the U.S. Treasury Department and the I.R.S. issued final regulations that address costs incurred in acquiring, producing, or improving tangible property (the "Tangible Property Regulations"). The Tangible Property Regulations are generally effective for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2014, and may be adopted in earlier years. The Company adopted the tax treatment of expenditures to improve tangible property and the capitalization of inherently facilitative costs to acquire tangible property as of January 1, 2014. Historically, the Company has treated the expenditures to improve tangible property and the capitalization of inherently facilitative costs to acquire tangible property similar for tax and book. Management does not anticipate the impact of these changes to be material to the Company's consolidated financial statements.

Fair Values of Financial Instruments

The carrying amounts reported in the balance sheets for cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and notes payable approximate their fair values due to the short-term maturity of these financial instruments. The carrying amount under the Credit Agreement approximates its fair value. The interest rate on the Credit Agreement, which is tied to the Eurodollar Rate, is set at various short-term intervals, as detailed in the Credit Agreement.

Segment Reporting

Operating segments are components of an enterprise for which separate financial information is available that is evaluated regularly by chief operating decision makers in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance. The Company identifies operating segments based on management responsibility and believes it meets the criteria for aggregating its operating segments into a single reporting segment.

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Use of Estimates

In preparing the Company’s consolidated financial statements, management makes certain estimates and assumptions, especially in relation to, but not limited to, goodwill impairment, allowance for receivables, tax provision and contractual allowances, that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

Self-Insurance Program

The Company utilizes a self-insurance plan for its employee group health insurance coverage administered by a third party. Predetermined loss limits have been arranged with the insurance company to minimize the Company’s maximum liability and cash outlay. Accrued expenses include the estimated incurred but unreported costs to settle unpaid claims and estimated future claims. Management believes that the current accrued amounts are sufficient to pay claims arising from self-insurance claims incurred through December 31, 2014.

Stock Options

The Company measures and recognizes compensation expense for all stock-based payments at fair value. Compensation cost recognized includes compensation for all stock-based payments granted prior to, but not yet vested on January 1, 2006, based on the grant-date fair value estimated at the time of grant and compensation cost for the stock-based payments granted subsequent to January 1, 2006, based on the grant-date fair value. There was no stock option compensation in the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012. No stock options were granted during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012. As of December 31, 2014, there were 700 shares vested under outstanding stock option agreements.

Restricted Stock

Restricted stock issued to employees and directors is subject to continued employment or continued service on the board, respectively. Generally, restrictions on the stock granted to employees lapse in equal annual installments on the following four anniversaries of the date of grant. For those shares granted to directors, the restrictions will lapse in equal quarterly installments during the first year after the date of grant. For those granted to executive officers, the restriction will lapse in equal quarterly installments during the four years following the date of grant.Typically, the transfer restrictions for shares granted to employees lapse in equal installments on the following four annual anniversaries of the date of grant. Compensation expense for grants of restricted stock is recognized based on the fair value per share on the date of grant amortized over the vesting period. The restricted stock issued is included in basic and diluted shares for the earnings per share computation.

Recently Issued Accounting Guidance

In April 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued changes to reporting discontinued operations and disclosures of disposals of components of an entity. These changes require a disposal of a component to meet a higher threshold in order to be reported as a discontinued operation in an entity’s financial statements. The threshold is defined as a strategic shift that has, or will have, a major effect on an entity’s operations and financial results such as a disposal of a major geographical area or a major line of business. Additionally, the following two criteria have been removed from consideration of whether a component meets the requirements for discontinued operations presentation: (i) the operations and cash flows of a disposal component have been or will be eliminated from the ongoing operations of an entity as a result of the disposal transaction, and (ii) an entity will not have any significant continuing involvement in the operations of the disposal component after the disposal transaction. Furthermore, equity method investments now may qualify for discontinued operations presentation. These changes also require expanded disclosures for all disposals of components of an entity, whether or not the threshold for reporting as a discontinued operation is met, related to profit or loss information and/or asset and liability information of the component. These changes become effective for the Company on January 1, 2015. Management has determined that the adoption of these changes will not have an immediate impact on the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Subsequent Event

The Company has evaluated events occurring after the balance sheet date for possible disclosure as a subsequent event through the date that these consolidated financial statements were issued.

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3. Acquisitions of Businesses and Non-controlling Interests

Acquisition of Businesses

During 2014, 2013 and 2012, the Company completed the following multi-clinic acquisitions of physical therapy practices:

Acquisition	Date	% Interest Acquired			Number of Clinics

	2014
April 2014 Acquisition	April 30, 2014		70	%		13
August 2014 Acquisition	August 1, 2014		100	%		3

	2013
February 2013 Acquisition	February 28, 2013		72	%		9
April 2013 Acquisition	April 30, 2013		50	%		5
May 2013 Acquisition	May 24, 2013		80	%		5
December 9, 2013 Acquisition	December 9, 2013		60	%		12
December 13, 2013 Acquisition	December 13, 2013		90	%		11

	2012
May 2012 Acquisition	May 22, 2012		70	%		7

In addition to the two multi-clinic acquisitions detailed above, in 2014, the Company acquired four individual clinics in separate transactions. In addition to the five multi-clinic acquisitions detailed above, in 2013, the Company acquired three individual clinics in separate transactions. In addition to the May 2012 Acquisition, in 2012, the Company acquired seven individual clinic in separate transactions.

The purchase prices for the 2014 acquisitions have been preliminarily allocated as follows:

Cash paid, net of cash acquired	$	12,270
Seller notes		400
Total consideration	$	12,670
Estimated fair value of net tangible assets acquired:
Total current assets	$	1,306
Total non-current assets		1,312
Total liabilities		(407	)
Net tangible assets acquired	$	2,211
Referral relationships		280
Non-compete		330
Tradename		1,600
Goodwill		12,974
Fair value of non-controlling interest		(4,725	)
	$	12,670

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The purchase price for the 72% interest in the February 2013 Acquisition was $4.3 million in cash and $400,000 in a seller note, that is payable in two principal installments totaling $200,000 each, plus accrued interest, in February 2014 and 2015. The purchase price for the 50% interest in the April 2013 Acquisition was $2.4 million in cash and $200,000 in a seller note, that is payable in two principal installments totaling $100,000 each, plus accrued interest, in April of 2014 and 2015. The purchase price for the 80% interest in the May 2013 Acquisition was $3.6 million in cash and $200,000 in a seller note, that is payable in two principal installments totaling $100,000 each, plus accrued interest, in May of 2014 and 2015. The purchase price for the 60% interest in the December 9, 2013 Acquisition was $1.7 million in cash.

The purchase price for the 90% interest in the December 13, 2013 Acquisition was $35.5 million in cash and $500,000 in a seller note, that is payable in two principal installments totaling $250,000 each, plus accrued interest, in December 2014 and 2015. On December 13, 2013, U.S. Physical Therapy, Ltd. (“USPT Ltd.” and “Purchaser”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into a Reorganization and Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with ARC Rehabilitation Services, LLC, Athletic & Rehabilitation Center, LLC, Matthew J. Condon, Kevin O’Rourke (collectively referred to as “Sellers”). Prior to, and in connection with, the transaction contemplated by the Purchase Agreement, the Sellers and Purchaser, formed or caused to be formed ARC Physical Therapy Plus, Limited Partnership, a Texas limited partnership (“ARC PT”) and ARC PT Management GP, LLC, a Texas limited liability company (“ARC GP”). ARC GP, which owns a 1% interest in ARC PT, is the sole general partner of ARC PT. ARC PT owns and operates 11 outpatient physical and occupational therapy clinics and has three on site industrial client locations it serves. As a result of the transaction completed by the Purchase Agreement, USPT Ltd. owns 89% of the limited partnership interests of ARC PT and 100% general partnership interest in ARC GP (the “Acquired Interests”). The business acquired complements the Company’s business since it focuses on developing programs for traditional physical and occupational therapy, work hardening, corporate wellness, as well as pre and post offer employment testing and functional capacity testing. For 2013, the results of operations are included in the consolidated results of the Company since December 13, 2013 which includes $505,000 of net revenues and $119,000 of earnings from the December 13, 2013 Acquisition.

Unaudited proforma net revenue and net income from continuing operations for the Company as if the December 13, 2013 Acquisition occurred as of January 1, 2013 is as follows (in thousands, except per share data):

	Year Ended December 31, 2013
Net revenues	$	275,511
Net income attributable to common shareholders from continuing operations	$	19,231
Earnings per share:
Basic - net income attributable to common shareholders from continuing operations		1.60
Diluted - net income attributable to common shareholders from continuing operations		1.59
Shares used in computation:
Basic - net income attributable to common shareholders from continuing operations		12,050
Diluted - net income attributable to common shareholders from continuing operations		12,069

The aggregate purchase price for the three individual clinic practices acquired in 2013 was $238,000.

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The purchase prices for the acquisitions in 2013 were allocated as follows (in thousands):

Cash paid, net of cash acquired	$	46,628
Seller notes		1,300
Total consideration	$	47,928
Estimated fair value of net tangible assets acquired:
Total current assets	$	3,177
Total non-current assets		1,541
Total liabilities		(538	)
Net tangible assets acquired	$	4,180
Referral relationships		6,140
Non-compete		1,080
Tradename		3,700
Goodwill		43,369
Fair value of non-controlling interest		(10,541	)
	$	47,928

The purchase prices for the acquisitions in 2012 were allocated as follows (in thousands):

Cash paid, net of cash acquired	$	7,929
Seller notes		350
Total consideration	$	8,279
Estimated fair value of net tangible assets acquired:
Total current assets	$	410
Total non-current assets		525
Total liabilities		(333	)
Net tangible assets acquired	$	602
Referral relationships		857
Non-compete		265
Tradename		1,300
Goodwill		8,147
Fair value of non-controlling interest		(2,892	)
	$	8,279

The purchase prices plus the fair value of the non-controlling interests for the acquisitions in 2013 and 2012 were allocated to the fair value of the assets acquired, inclusive of identifiable intangible assets, i.e. tradenames, referral relationships and non-compete agreements, and liabilities assumed based on the fair values at the acquisition date, with the amount exceeding the fair values being recorded as goodwill. For the acquisitions in 2014, the purchase prices plus the fair value of the non-controlling interests were allocated to the fair value of the assets acquired, inclusive of identifiable intangible assets and liabilities assumed based on the preliminary estimates of the fair values at the acquisition date, with the amount exceeding the estimated fair values being recorded as goodwill.

For the acquisitions in 2014, the Company is in the process of completing its formal valuation analysis to identify and determine the fair value of tangible and intangible assets acquired and the liabilities assumed. Thus, the final allocation of the purchase price may differ from the preliminary estimates used at December 31, 2014 based on additional information obtained and completion of the valuation of the identifiable intangible assets. Changes in the estimated valuation of the tangible assets acquired, the completion of the valuation of identifiable intangible assets and the completion by the Company of the identification of any unrecorded pre-acquisition contingencies, where the liability is probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated, will likely result in adjustments to goodwill.

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For the acquisitions in 2014, 2013 and 2012, the values assigned to the referral relationships and non-compete agreements are being amortized to expense equally over the respective estimated lives. For referral relationships, the range of the estimated lives was 4½ to 13 years, and for non-compete agreements the estimated lives was six years. Generally, the values assigned to tradenames are tested annually for impairment, however with regards to one acquisition in 2013, the tradename is being amortized over the term of the six year agreement in which the Company has acquired the rights to use the specific tradename. The values assigned to goodwill are tested annually for impairment.

In April 2012, the Company sold 1% of its interest in an acquisition that occured in July 2011 ("July 2011 Acquisition") to the limited partners. As a result, the Company owns a 50% interest in the July 2011 Acquisition, 1% as a general partner and 49% as a limited partner.

For the 2014, 2013 and 2012 acquisitions, total current assets primarily represent primarily patient accounts receivable. Total non-current assets are fixed assets, primarily equipment, used in the practices.

The consideration paid for each of the acquisitions was derived through arm’s length negotiations. Funding for the cash portions was derived from proceeds from the Company’s previous revolving credit facility. The results of operations of the acquisitions have been included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements since their respective date of acquisition. Unaudited proforma consolidated financial information for the acquisitions in 2014, 2013, with the exception of the December 13, 2013 Acquisition, and 2012 acquisitions have not been included as the results, individually and in the aggregate, were not material to current operations.

Acquisitions and Revaluation of Non-controlling Interests

In four separate transactions during 2014, the Company purchased interests in two partnerships which were previously classified as redeemable non-controlling interest. The interests in the partnerships purchased ranged from 10.0% to 35.0%. The aggregate of the purchase prices paid was $4.9 million, which included $3.0 million of net book value. The remaining purchase price of $1.9 million, less future tax benefits of $0.8 million, was recognized as an adjustment to additional paid-in capital.

For 2014, the following table details the changes in the carrying amount of redeemable non-controlling interest:

	Year Ended December 31, 2014
Beginning balance	$	4,104
Increase due to revaluation and operating results of redeemable non-controlling interests		1,784
Reclass of non-controlling interests		6,375
Purchases of redeemable non-controlling interests		(4,887	)
Ending balance	$	7,376

The non-controlling interests that are reflected as redeemable non-controlling interests in the consolidated financial statements consist of those owners who have certain redemption rights that are currently exercisable, and that, if exercised, require that the Company purchase the non-controlling interest of those owners. The redeemable non-controlling interests are adjusted to the fair value in the reporting period in which the Company deems it probable that the limited partner will assert the redemption rights and it will be adjusted each reporting period thereafter. The adjustments are charged to additional paid-in capital and are not reflected in the statements of net income. Although the adjustments are not reflected in the statements of net income, current accounting rules require that the Company reflects the charge in the earnings per share calculation.

Also, in four separate transactions during 2014, the Company purchased partnership interests in four partnerships. The interests in the partnerships purchased and sold ranged from less than 1% to 35%. The aggregate of the purchase prices paid was $0.6 million. The purchase prices paid included a net of $0.1 million of undistributed earnings. The remaining $0.5 million, less future tax benefits of $0.2 million, was recognized as an adjustment to additional paid-in capital.

In 15 separate transactions during 2013, the Company purchased partnership interests in 10 partnerships and sold interests in five partnerships. The interests in the partnerships purchased and sold ranged from less than 1% to 35%. The aggregate of the purchase prices paid, was $1.9 million and the proceeds for the sales was $0.8 million, which included cash of $0.2 million and notes receivable of $0.6 million. The purchase prices paid included a net of $0.1 million of undistributed earnings. The remaining $1.0 million, less future tax benefits of $0.4 million, was recognized as an adjustment to additional paid-in capital.

In 15 separate transactions during 2012, the Company purchased partnership interests in 15 partnerships. The interests in the partnerships purchased ranged from 10% to 35%. The aggregate of the purchase prices paid was $2.2 million, which included $0.2 million of undistributed earnings. The remaining purchase price of $2.0 million, less future tax benefits of $0.8 million, was recognized as an adjustment to additional paid-in capital. During 2012, the Company sold interests in the range of 0.64% to 1% in three partnerships for an aggregate price of $239,000. This amount less related undistributed earnings of $5,000 was credited to additional paid-in capital.

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The results of operations of the acquired non-controlling interests are included in the accompanying financial statements from the dates of purchase in the net income attributable to common shareholders.

4. Divestiture of Business

On September 30, 2013, the Company sold the remainder of its physician services business. Previously, the Company closed its two physician services facilities – one in August 2013 and the other in December 2012. As previously disclosed in the Company’s public filings, the physician services business incurred negative gross margins in 2012 and through the first nine months of 2013. Revenues from physician services were generated by patient visits, franchise arrangements and fees from third parties. The results of operations and the loss on the sale of the physician services business have been reclassified to discontinued operations for all periods presented.

The Company received $400,000 cash and a note receivable of $500,000. The sale less the write-off of assets, primarily of goodwill and other intangible assets, and recording of appropriate accruals resulted in an after-tax loss of $4.4 million.

The following table details the losses from discontinued operations reported for the physician services business (in thousands):

	Year Ended December 31, 2013			Year Ended December 31, 2012
Net revenues	$	864		$	2,435
Operating costs		1,537			2,761
Gross margin		(673	)		(326	)
Direct general and administrative expenses less proceeds		1,176			278
Write off of goodwill and other intangible assets		6,338			-
Loss from discontinued operations, before tax		(8,187	)		(604	)
Tax benefit (provision)		3,180			181
(Loss) income from discontinued operations	$	(5,007	)	$	(423	)

The cash flow impact of the sale and closures is deemed immaterial for the consolidated statements of cash flows. The reclassifications on the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2012 are also deemed immaterial.

5. Goodwill

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 consisted of the following (in thousands):

	Year Ended December 31, 2014			Year Ended December 31, 2013
Beginning balance	$	143,955		$	100,188
Goodwill acquired during the year		12,974			52,213
Goodwill allocated to specific assets for businesses acquired in 2013		(9,760	)		-
Goodwill allocated to specific assets for businesses acquired in 2012		-			(2,340	)
Goodwill adjustments for purchase price allocation of businesses acquired		880			(48	)
Goodwill written off		(135	)		(6,058	)
Ending balance	$	147,914		$	143,955

The goodwill written off in 2014 related to the closure of a clinic and, in 2013, the goodwill written off related to the sale of the physician services business.

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6. Intangible Assets, net

Intangible assets, net as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 consisted of the following (in thousands):

	December 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
Tradenames, net of accumulated amortization of $86 and $-0-, respectively	$	14,427	$	9,814
Referral relationships, net of accumulated amortization of $2,610 and $1,582 , respectively		8,951		3,959
Non-compete agreements, net of accumulated amortization of $2,377 and $1,950, respectively		1,529		706
	$	24,907	$	14,479

Tradenames, referral relationships and non-compete agreements are related to the businesses acquired. Typically, the value assigned to tradenames has an indefinite life and is tested at least annually for impairment using the relief from royalty method in conjunction with the Company’s annual goodwill impairment test. However, for one acquisition, the value assigned to tradename is being amortized over the term of the six year agreement in which the Company has acquired the right to use the specific tradename. The value assigned to referral relationships is being amortized over their respective estimated useful lives which range from six to 16 years. Non-compete agreements are amortized over the respective term of the agreements which range from five to six years.

The following table details the amount of amortization expense recorded for intangible assets for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 (in thousands):

	Year Ended December 31, 2014		Year Ended December 31, 2013		Year Ended December 31, 2012
Tradenames	$	86	$	-	$	-
Referral relationships		1,028		521		433
Non-compete agreements		427		372		405
	$	1,541	$	893	$	838

During 2013, in conjunction with the sale of the physician services business, the Company wrote-off the referral relationships and non-compete agreements related to this business which included accumulated amortization of $156,000 and $270,000, respectively.

The remaining balance of the tradename, referral relationships and non-compete agreements is expected to be amortized as follows (in thousands):

Tradename			Referral Relationships				Non-Compete Agreements
Years	Annual Amount		Years		Annual Amount		Years		Annual Amount

2015		83		2015		981		2015		415
2016		83		2016		981		2016		353
2017		84		2017		981		2017		308
2018		83		2018		935		2018		252
2019		80		2019		846		2019		183
				2020		846		2020		18
				2021		846
				2022		797
				2023		690
				2024		572
				2025		465
				2026		11

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7. Accrued Expenses

Accrued expenses as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 consisted of the following (in thousands):

	December 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
Salaries and related costs	$	15,400	$	11,686
Group health insurance claims		2,116		2,023
Credit balances and overpayments due to patients and payors		1,834		2,371
Other		3,489		4,545
Total	$	22,839	$	20,625

8. Notes Payable

Notes payable as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 consisted of the following (dollars in thousands):

	December 31, 2014			December 31, 2013
Credit Agreement average effective interest rate of 2.4% inclusive of unused fee	$	34,500		$	40,000
Various notes payable with $883 plus accrued interest due in the next year; interest accrues at 3.25% per annum		1,117			1,475
		35,617			41,475
Less current portion		(883	)		(825	)
Long-term portion	$	34,734		$	40,650

Effective December 5, 2013, the Company entered into an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with a commitment for a $125.0 million revolving credit facility with a maturity date of November 30, 2018 (“Credit Agreement”). The Credit Agreement is unsecured and has loan covenants, including requirements that the Company comply with a consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio and consolidated leverage ratio. Proceeds from the Credit Agreement may be used for working capital, acquisitions, purchases of the Company’s common stock, dividend payments to the Company’s common stockholders, capital expenditures and other corporate purposes. The pricing grid which is based on the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio with the applicable spread over LIBOR ranging from 1.5% to 2.5% or the applicable spread over the Base Rate ranging from 0.1% to 1%. Fees under the Credit Agreement include an unused commitment fee ranging from 0.1% to 0.25% depending on the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio and the amount of funds outstanding under the Credit Agreement.

On December 31, 2014, $34.5 million was outstanding on the Credit Agreement resulting in $90.5 million of availability. As of December 31, 2014, the Company was in compliance with all of the covenants thereunder.

The Company generally enters into various notes payable as a means of financing a portion of its acquisitions and purchases of non-controlling interests. In conjunction with the acquisition in 2014 and the purchase of a non-controlling interest, the Company entered into notes payable in the aggregate amount of $0.5 million, each note payable in two equal annual installments totaling $233,000 plus any accrued and unpaid interest. Interest accrues at 3.25% per annum, subjective to adjustment. In conjunction with the acquisitions in 2013, the Company entered into notes payable in the aggregate amount of $1.3 million, each payable in two equal annual installments totaling $650,000 plus any accrued and unpaid interest. Interest accrues at 3.25% per annum, subjective to adjustment. In conjunction with the acquisitions in 2012, the Company entered into notes payable in the aggregate amount of $350,000, each payable in two equal annual installments totaling $175,000 plus any accrued and unpaid interest. Interest accrues at 3.25% per annum.

Aggregate annual payments of principal required pursuant to the Credit Agreement and the above notes payable subsequent to December 31, 2014 are as follows (in thousands):

	December 31, 2014
During the twelve months ended December 31, 2015	$	883
During the twelve months ended December 31, 2016		234
During the twelve months ended December 31, 2017		-
During the twelve months ended December 31, 2018		34,500
	$	35,617

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9. Income Taxes

Significant components of deferred tax assets included in the consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 2014 and 2013 were as follows (in thousands):

	December 31, 2014			December 31, 2013
Deferred tax assets:
Compensation	$	1,447		$	1,280
Allowance for doubtful accounts		538			449
Lease obligations - closed clinics		32			77
Deferred tax assets	$	2,017		$	1,806
Deferred tax liabilities:
Depreciation and amortization	$	(8,843	)	$	(4,237	)
Other		(1,083	)		(546	)
Deferred tax liabilities		(9,926	)		(4,783	)
Net deferred tax liabilities	$	(7,909	)	$	(2,977	)
Amount included in:
Other current assets	$	86		$	482
Long term liabilities	$	(7,995	)	$	(3,459	)

During 2014 and 2013, the Company recorded deferred tax assets of $1.0 million and $0.4 million, respectively, related to acquisitions of non-controlling interests. At December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company had a tax receivable of $4.3 million and $2.2 million, respectively, included in other current assets on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

The differences between the federal tax rate and the Company’s effective tax rate for results of continuing operations for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 were as follows (in thousands):

	December 31, 2014				December 31, 2013					December 31, 2012
U. S. tax at statutory rate	$	12,294	35.0	%	$	10,415		35.0	%	$	10,299		35.0	%
State income taxes, net of federal benefit		1,688	4.8	%		1,814		6.1	%		1,219		4.2	%
Deductible losses		-	0.0	%		(98	)	-0.3	%		(404	)	-1.4	%
Nondeductible expenses		292	0.8	%		105		0.3	%		101		0.3	%
	$	14,274	40.6	%	$	12,236		41.1	%	$	11,215		38.1	%

Significant components of the provision for income taxes for continuing operations for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 were as follows (in thousands):

	December 31, 2014		December 31, 2013		December 31, 2012
Current:
Federal	$	7,059	$	8,445	$	7,117
State		940		1,422		360
Total current		7,999		9,867		7,477
Deferred:
Federal		5,266		1,970		3,183
State		1,009		399		555
Total deferred		6,275		2,369		3,738
Total income tax provision for continuing operations	$	14,274	$	12,236	$	11,215

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For 2013, 2012 and 2011, the Company performed a detailed reconciliation of its federal and state taxes payable and receivable accounts along with its federal and state deferred tax asset and liability accounts. As a result of this detailed analysis, the Company recorded an increase in the 2014 income tax provision of $223,000, for the 2013 reconciliation, $393,000 additional income tax provision in 2013 for the 2012 reconciliation and $162,000 additional income tax provision in 2012 for the 2011 reconciliation. The Company considers this reconciliation process to be an annual control.

The Company is required to establish a valuation allowance for deferred tax assets if, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. Management considers the projected future taxable income and tax planning strategies in making this assessment. Based upon the level of historical taxable income and projections for future taxable income in the periods which the deferred tax assets are deductible, management believes that a valuation allowance is not required, as it is more likely than not that the results of future operations will generate sufficient taxable income to realize the deferred tax assets.

The Company’s U.S. federal returns remain open to examination for 2011 through 2013 and U.S. state jurisdictions are open for periods ranging from 2010 through 2013.

The Company does not believe that it has any significant uncertain tax positions at December 31, 2014, nor is this expected to change within the next twelve months due to the settlement and expiration of statutes of limitation.

The Company did not have any accrued interest or penalties associated with any unrecognized tax benefits nor was any interest expense recognized during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012.

10. Equity Based Plans

The Company has the following equity based plans with outstanding equity grants:

The Amended and Restated 1999 Employee Stock Option Plan (the “Amended 1999 Plan”) permits the Company to grant to non-employee directors and employees of the Company up to 600,000 non-qualified options to purchase shares of common stock and restricted stock (subject to proportionate adjustments in the event of stock dividends, splits, and similar corporate transactions). The exercise prices of options granted under the Amended 1999 Plan are determined by the Compensation Committee. The period within which each option will be exercisable is determined by the Compensation Committee. The Amended 1999 Plan was approved by the shareholders of the Company at the 2008 Shareholders Meeting on May 20, 2008.

The Amended and Restated 2003 Stock Option Plan (the “Amended 2003 Plan”) permits the Company to grant to key employees and outside directors of the Company incentive and non-qualified options and shares of restricted stock covering up to 1,750,000 shares of common stock (subject to proportionate adjustments in the event of stock dividends, splits, and similar corporate transactions). The Amended 2003 Plan was approved by the shareholders of the Company at the 2013 Shareholders Meeting on May 14, 2013.

A cumulative summary of equity plans as of December 31, 2014 follows:

	Authorized		Restricted Stock Issued		Outstanding Stock Options		Stock Options Exercised		Stock Options Exercisable		Shares Available for Grant
Equity Plans
Amended 1999 Plan		600,000		377,552		700		139,091		700		82,657
Amended 2003 Plan		1,750,000		557,454		-		778,300		-		414,246
		2,350,000		935,006		700		917,391		700		496,903

As of December 31, 2014, there were outstanding stock options to purchase 700 shares. All options to purchase the 700 shares have an exercise price of $18.42 per share with the contractual term ending on August 23, 2015. Based on the closing price at December 31, 2014 of $41.96 per share, these options have an intrinsic value of $16,478. During 2014, options representing 30,000 common shares were exercised. The intrinsic value of the shares exercised in 2014 was $0.6 million.

During 2014, 2013 and 2012, the Company granted the following shares (net of those shares cancelled in their respective grant year due to employee terminations prior to restrictions lapsing) of restricted stock to directors, officers and employees pursuant to its equity plans as follows:

Year Granted	Number of Shares		Weighted Average Fair Value Per Share
2014		159,443	$	33.29
2013		174,938	$	23.52
2012		80,650	$	21.65

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Generally, restrictions on the stock granted to employees lapse in equal annual installments on the following four or five anniversaries of the date of grant. For those shares granted to directors, the restrictions will lapse in equal quarterly installments during the first year after the date of grant. For those granted to executive officers, the restriction will lapse in equal quarterly installments during the four years following the date of grant.

As of December 31, 2014, there were 279,833 shares outstanding for which restrictions had not lapsed. The restrictions will lapse in 2015 through 2018.

Compensation expense for grants of restricted stock will be recognized based on the fair value on the date of grant. Compensation expense for restricted stock grants was $3,363,000, $2,743,000 and $2,102,000, respectively, for 2014, 2013 and 2012. As of December 31, 2014, the remaining $6.1 million of compensation expense will be recognized from 2015 through 2018.

11. Preferred Stock

The Board is empowered, without approval of the shareholders, to cause shares of preferred stock to be issued in one or more series and to establish the number of shares to be included in each such series and the rights, powers, preferences and limitations of each series. There are no provisions in the Company’s Articles of Incorporation specifying the vote required by the holders of preferred stock to take action. All such provisions would be set out in the designation of any series of preferred stock established by the Board. The bylaws of the Company specify that, when a quorum is present at any meeting, the vote of the holders of at least a majority of the outstanding shares entitled to vote who are present, in person or by proxy, shall decide any question brought before the meeting, unless a different vote is required by law or the Company’s Articles of Incorporation. Because the Board has the power to establish the preferences and rights of each series, it may afford the holders of any series of preferred stock, preferences, powers, and rights, voting or otherwise, senior to the right of holders of common stock. The issuance of the preferred stock could have the effect of delaying or preventing a change in control of the Company.

12. Common Stock

From September 2001 through December 31, 2008, the Board authorized the Company to purchase, in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions, up to 2,250,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. In March 2009, the Board authorized the repurchase of up to 10% or approximately 1,200,000 shares of its common stock (“March 2009 Authorization”). In connection with the March 2009 Authorization, the Company amended its prior credit agreement to permit share repurchases of up to $15,000,000. The Company is required to retire shares purchased under the March 2009 Authorization.

Under the March 2009 Authorization, the Company has purchased a total of 859,499 shares. There is no expiration date for the share repurchase program. The Credit Agreement was further amended to permit the Company to purchase, commencing on October 24, 2012 and at all times thereafter, up to $15,000,000 of its common stock subject to compliance with covenants. There are currently an additional estimated 340,501 shares that may be purchased from time to time in the open market or private transactions depending on price, availability and the Company’s cash position. The Company did not purchase any shares of its common stock during 2014 or 2013.

13. Defined Contribution Plan

The Company has a 401(k) profit sharing plan covering all employees with three months of service. The Company may make discretionary contributions of up to 50% of employee contributions. The Company did not make any discretionary contributions and recognized no contribution expense for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012.

14. Commitments and Contingencies

Operating Leases

The Company has entered into operating leases for its executive offices and clinic facilities. In connection with these agreements, the Company incurred rent expense of $25.6 million, $22.0 million and $20.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Several of the leases provide for an annual increase in the rental payment based upon the Consumer Price Index. The majority of the leases provide for renewal periods ranging from one to five years. The agreements to extend the leases specify that rental rates would be adjusted to market rates as of each renewal date.

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The future minimum operating lease commitments for each of the next five years and thereafter and in the aggregate as of December 31, 2014 are as follows (in thousands):

	December 31, 2014
2015	$	24,418
2016		18,545
2017		12,661
2018		7,845
2019		4,225
Thereafter		5,731
Total	$	73,425

Employment Agreements

At December 31, 2014, the Company had outstanding employment agreements with three of its executive officers. These agreements, which presently expire on December 31, 2016, provide for automatic one year renewals if not terminated on at least 12 month notice. All of the agreements contain a provision for annual adjustment of salaries.

In addition, the Company has outstanding employment agreements with most of the managing physical therapist partners of the Company’s physical therapy clinics and with certain other clinic employees which obligate subsidiaries of the Company to pay compensation of $24.3 million in 2015 and $8.9 million in the aggregate from 2016 through 2019. In addition, most of the employment agreements with the managing physical therapists provide for monthly bonus payments calculated as a percentage of each clinic’s net revenues (not in excess of operating profits) or operating profits.

15. Earnings Per Share

The computations of basic and diluted earnings per share for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 are as follows (in thousands, except per share data):

	Year Ended December 31, 2014			Year Ended December 31, 2013			Year Ended December 31, 2012
Earnings per share attributable to common shareholders:
From continuing operations prior to revaluation of redeemable non-controlling interests, net of tax	$	20,853		$	17,492		$	18,212
Charges to additional-paid-in-capital - revaluation of non-controlling interests, net of tax		(1,086	)		-			-
From continuing operations, net of tax		19,767			17,492			18,212
From discontinued operations, net of tax		-			(4,769	)		(279	)
	$	19,767		$	12,723		$	17,933
Basic earnings per share attributable to common shareholders:
From continuing operations prior to revaluation of redeemable non-controlling interests, net of tax	$	1.71		$	1.45		$	1.54
Charges to additional-paid-in-capital - revaluation of non-controlling interests, net of tax		(0.09	)		-			-
From continuing operations, net of tax		1.62			1.45			1.54
From discontinued operations, net of tax		-			(0.40	)		(0.02	)
Basic	$	1.62		$	1.05		$	1.52
Diluted earnings per share attributable to common shareholders:
From continuing operations prior to revaluation of redeemable non-controlling interests, net of tax	$	1.71		$	1.45		$	1.53
Charges to additional-paid-in-capital - revaluation of non-controlling interests, net of tax		(0.09	)		-			-
From continuing operations, net of tax		1.62			1.45			1.53
From discontinued operations, net of tax		-			(0.40	)		(0.02	)
Basic	$	1.62		$	1.05		$	1.51

Shares used in computation:
Basic earnings per share - weighted-average shares		12,217			12,063			11,804
Effect of dilutive securities - stock options		4			19			100
Denominator for diluted earnings per share - adjusted weighted-average shares		12,221			12,082			11,904

All options to purchase shares for the year ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 were included in the diluted earnings per share calculation as the average market price for those years exceeded the options’ exercise price.

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16. Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)

	2014			2014			2014		2014
		Q1			Q2			Q3		Q4
Net patient revenues from continuing operations	$	68,397		$	76,470		$	76,184	$	77,958
Net revenues from continuing operations	$	69,767		$	78,201		$	77,716	$	79,390
Operating income from continuing operations	$	9,514		$	14,221		$	11,278	$	10,755
Net income from continuing operations including non-controlling interests	$	6,323		$	9,420		$	7,418	$	7,263
Net income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders	$	4,228		$	6,432		$	5,216	$	4,977
Net income attributable to common shareholders	$	4,228		$	6,432		$	5,216	$	4,977

Basic earnings per share attributable to common shareholders:
From continuing operations prior to revaluation of redeemable non-controlling interests, net of tax	$	0.35		$	0.53		$	0.43	$	0.41
Charges to additional-paid-in-capital - revaluation of redeemable non-controlling interests, net of tax		(0.08	)		(0.01	)
From continuing operations, net of tax		0.27			0.52			0.43		0.41
From discontinued operations, net of tax		-			-			-		-
	$	0.27		$	0.52		$	0.43	$	0.41
Diluted earnings per share attributable to common shareholders:
From continuing operations prior to revaluation of redeemable non-controlling interests, net of tax	$	0.35		$	0.53		$	0.43	$	0.41
Charges to additional-paid-in-capital - revaluation of redeemable non-controlling interests, net of tax		(0.08	)		(0.01	)		-		-
From continuing operations, net of tax		0.27			0.52			0.43		0.41
From discontinued operations, net of tax		-			-			-		-
	$	0.27		$	0.52		$	0.43	$	0.41
Shares used in computation:
Basic		12,199			12,224			12,244		12,267
Diluted		12,144			12,226			12,247		12,271

	2013			2013			2013			2013
		Q1			Q2			Q3			Q4
Net patient revenues from continuing operations	$	61,432		$	65,227		$	64,368		$	67,256
Net revenues from continuing operations	$	62,756		$	66,868		$	65,829		$	68,605
Operating income from continuing operations	$	8,435		$	11,059		$	9,904		$	9,372
Net income from continuing operations including non-controlling interests	$	5,809		$	7,642		$	6,756		$	5,796
Net income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders	$	3,851		$	5,079		$	4,659		$	3,903
Net income (losses) from discontinued operations attributable to common shareholders	$	(130	)	$	(165	)	$	(4,432	)	$	(42	)
Net income attributable to common shareholders	$	3,721		$	4,914		$	227		$	3,861

Basic earnings per share attributable to common shareholders:
From continuing operations prior to revaluation of redeemable non-controlling interests, net of tax	$	0.32		$	0.42		$	0.38		$	0.32
Charges to additional-paid-in-capital - revaluation of redeemable non-controlling interests, net of tax		-			-			-			-
From continuing operations, net of tax		0.32			0.42			0.38			0.32
From discontinued operations, net of tax		(0.01	)		(0.01	)		(0.36	)		-
	$	0.31		$	0.41		$	0.02		$	0.32
Diluted earnings per share attributable to common shareholders:
From continuing operations prior to revaluation of redeemable non-controlling interests, net of tax	$	0.32		$	0.42		$	0.38		$	0.32
Charges to additional-paid-in-capital - revaluation of redeemable non-controlling interests, net of tax		-			-			-			-
From continuing operations, net of tax		0.32			0.42			0.38			0.32
From discontinued operations, net of tax		(0.01	)		(0.01	)		(0.36	)		-
	$	0.31		$	0.41		$	0.02		$	0.32
Shares used in computation:
Basic		11,955			12,089			12,106			12,103
Diluted		11,979			12,110			12,120			12,117

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ITEM 9.

CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE.

Not applicable.

ITEM 9A.

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Exchange Act) as of the end of the fiscal period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective in ensuring that the information required to be disclosed in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the SEC and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended December 31, 2014 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

MANAGEMENT’S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under Exchange Act. U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. and subsidiaries’ (the “Company”) internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

Internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that:

•

Pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the Company;

•

Provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that our receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of the Company’s management and directors; and

•

Provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the Company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Internal control over financial reporting cannot provide absolute assurance of achieving financial reporting objectives because of its inherent limitations. Internal control over financial reporting is a process that involves human diligence and compliance and is subject to lapses in judgment and breakdowns resulting from human failures. Internal control over financial reporting can also be circumvented by collusion or improper management override. Because of such limitations, there is a risk that material misstatements may not be prevented or detected on a timely basis by internal control over financial reporting. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. However, these inherent limitations are known features of the financial reporting process. Therefore, it is possible to design into the process safeguards to reduce, though not eliminate, the risk.

Management conducted an assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2014. In making this assessment, management used the criteria described in Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on this assessment, management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2014.

The Company’s internal control over financial reporting has been audited by Grant Thornton LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report included on page 34.

ITEM 9B.

OTHER INFORMATION

Not applicable.

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PART III

ITEM 10.

DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE.

The information required in response to this Item 10 is incorporated herein by reference to our definitive proxy statement relating to our 2015 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be filed with the SEC pursuant to Regulation 14A, not later than 120 days after the end of our fiscal year covered by this report.

ITEM 11.

EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.

The information required in response to this Item 11 is incorporated herein by reference to our definitive proxy statement relating to our 2015 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be filed with the SEC pursuant to Regulation 14A, not later than 120 days after the end of our fiscal year covered by this report.

ITEM 12.

SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND

RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS.

The information required in response to this Item 12 is incorporated herein by reference to our definitive proxy statement relating to our 2015 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be filed with the SEC pursuant to Regulation 14A, not later than 120 days after the end of our fiscal year covered by this report.

ITEM 13.

CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE.

The information required in response to this Item 13 is incorporated herein by reference to our definitive proxy statement relating to our 2015 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be filed with the SEC pursuant to Regulation 14A, not later than 120 days after the end of our fiscal year covered by this report.

ITEM 14.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.

The information required in response to this Item 14 is incorporated herein by reference to our definitive proxy statement relating to our 2015 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be filed with the SEC pursuant to Regulation 14A, not later than 120 days after the end of our fiscal year covered by this report.

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PART IV

ITEM 15.

EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES.

(a) Documents filed as a part of this report:

1. Financial Statements. Reference is made to the Index to Financial Statements and Related Information under Item 8 in Part II hereof, where these documents are listed.

2. Financial Statement Schedules. See page 64 for Schedule II — Valuation and Qualifying Accounts. All other schedules are omitted because of the absence of conditions under which they are required or because the required information is shown in the financial statements or notes thereto.

3. Exhibits. The exhibits listed in List of Exhibits on the next page are filed or incorporated by reference as part of this report.

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EXHIBIT INDEX

LIST OF EXHIBITS

Number		Description

3.1		Articles of Incorporation of the Company [filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference].

3.2		Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of the Company [filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference].

3.3		Bylaws of the Company, as amended [filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 1993 and incorporated herein by reference—Commission File Number—1-11151].

10.1+		1992 Stock Option Plan, as amended [filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference].

10.2+		Executive Option Plan [filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 (Reg. No. 33-63444) and incorporated herein by reference].

10.3+		1999 Employee Stock Option Plan (as amended and restated May 20, 2008) [incorporated by reference to Appendix A to the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A, filed with the SEC on April 17, 2008].

10.4+		U. S. Physical Therapy, Inc. 2003 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended and restated March 26, 2010 [incorporated by reference to Appendix A to the Company’s proxy statement on Schedule 14A filed with the SEC on April 9, 2010].

10.6+		Consulting agreement between the Company and J. Livingston Kosberg [filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference].

10.7+		First Amendment to the Consulting Agreement between the Company and J. Livingston—Kosberg [filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002 and incorporated herein by reference.]

10.8+		Amended and Restated Employment Agreement dated May 24, 2007, between U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. and Christopher J. Reading [incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 25, 2007].

10.9+		Amendment to Amended and Restated Employment Agreement dated December 2, 2008 between U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. and Christopher J. Reading [incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on December 5, 2008].

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Number		Description
10.10+		Amended and Restated Employment Agreement dated May 24, 2007, between U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. and Lawrance W. McAfee [incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 25, 2007].

10.11+		Amendment to Amended and Restated Employment Agreement dated December 2, 2008 between U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. and Lawrance W. McAfee [incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on December 5, 2008].

10.12+		Form of Restricted Stock Agreement [incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.17 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 12, 2013.]

10.13+		Employment Agreement dated May 24, 2007, between U. S. Physical Therapy, Inc. and Glenn D. McDowell [incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 25, 2007].

10.14+		Amendment to Employment Agreement dated December 2, 2008 between U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. and Glenn D. McDowell [incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on December 5, 2008].

10.15+		USPH Executive Long-Term Incentive Plan, as Amended [incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on December 31, 2008].

10.16+		USPH 2009 Executive Bonus Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 19, 2009).

10.17+		U. S. Physical Therapy, Inc. Objective Long-Term Incentive Plan for Senior Management, effective March 31, 2011 [incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on April 6, 2011].

10.18+		U. S. Physical Therapy, Inc. Discretionary Long-Term Incentive Plan for Senior Management for 2011, effective March 31, 2011 [incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on April 6, 2011].

10.19+		U. S. Physical Therapy, Inc. Objective Cash Bonus Plan for 2011, effective March 31, 2011 [incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on April 6, 2011].

10.20+		U. S. Physical Therapy, Inc. Discretionary Cash Bonus Plan for 2011, effective March 31, 2011 [incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.4 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on April 6, 2011].

10.21+		U. S. Physical Therapy, Inc. Objective Long-Term Incentive Plan for Senior Management,effective March 27, 2012 [incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Company Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 2, 2012].

10.22+		U. S. Physical Therapy, Inc. Discretionary Long-Term Incentive Plan for Senior Management for 2012, effective March 27, 2012 [incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 to the Company Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 2, 2012].

10.23+		U. S. Physical Therapy, Inc. Objective Cash Bonus Plan for 2012, effective March 27, 2012 [incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.3 to the Company Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 2, 2012].

10.24+		U. S. Physical Therapy, Inc. Discretionary Cash Bonus Plan for 2012, effective March 27, 2012 [incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.4 to the Company Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 2, 2012].

10.25+		U. S. Physical Therapy, Inc. Long-Term Incentive Plan for Senior Management for 2013, effective March 27, 2013 [incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Company Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on April 1, 2013].

10.26+		U. S. Physical Therapy, Inc.Objective Cash Bonus Plan for 2013, effective March 27, 2013 [incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 to the Company Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on April 1, 2013].

10.27+		U. S. Physical Therapy, Inc. Discretionary Cash Bonus Plan for 2013, effective March 27, 2013 [incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.3 to the Company Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on April 1, 2013].

10.28+		U. S. Physical Therapy, Inc. Long-Term Incentive Plan for Senior Management for 2014, effective March 21, 2014 [incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Company Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 27, 2014].

10.29+		U. S. Physical Therapy, Inc. Discretionary Long-Term Incentive Plan for Senior Management for 2014, effective March 21, 2014 [incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 to the Company Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 27, 2014].

10.30+		U. S. Physical Therapy, Inc. Objective Cash Bonus Plan for Senior Management for 2014, effective March 21, 2014 [incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.3 to the Company Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 27, 2014].

10.31+		U. S. Physical Therapy, Inc. Discretionary Cash Bonus Plan for Senior Management for 2014, effective March 21, 2014 [incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.4 to the Company Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 27, 2014].

10.32		Reorganization and Securities Purchase Agreement dated as of September 6, 2007 between U. S. Physical Therapy, Ltd., STAR Physical Therapy, LP (“STAR LP”), the limited partners of STAR LP, and Regg Swanson as Seller Representative and in his individual capacity [incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on September 7, 2007].

10.33		Credit Agreement, dated as of August 27, 2007 among U. S. Physical Therapy, Inc., as the Borrower, Bank of America, N. A., as Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender and L/C Issuer, and The Other Lenders Party Hereto [incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed with the SEC on September 5, 2007].

10.34		First Amendment to Credit Agreement dated as of June 4, 2008 by and among U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc., a Nevada Corporation, the Lenders party hereto, and Bank of America, N. A., as Administrative Agent [incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2008, filed with the SEC on August 11, 2008].

10.35		Second Amendment to Credit Agreement and Consent by and among the Company and the Lenders party hereto, and Bank of America, N. A., as Administrative Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Company Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 18, 2010).

10.36		Third Amendment to Credit Agreement dated as of October 13, 2010, by and among the Company and the Lenders party hereto, and Bank of America, N.A. as administrative Agent [incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.30 to the Company Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 10, 2011].

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Number		Description

10.37		Fourth Amendment to Credit Agreement by and among the Company and the Lenders party hereto, and Bank of America, N. A, as Administrative Agent [incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.35 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 12, 2013].

10.36		Fifth Amendment to Credit Agreement by and among the Company and the Lenders party hereto, and Bank of America, N. A, as Administrative Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 25, 2012).

10.37		Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of December 5, 2013, among the Company, as the borrower, and Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent and other lenders party hereto [incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 9, 2013].

10.38		Amendment to employment agreement effective March 8, 2013 between U. S. Physical Therapy, Inc. and Christopher J. Reading [incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.37 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 12, 2013].

10.39		Amendment to employment agreement effective March 8, 2013 between U. S. Physical Therapy, Inc. and Lawrance M. McAfee [incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.38 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 12, 2013].

10.40		Amendment to employment agreement effective March 8, 2013 between U. S. Physical Therapy, Inc. and Glenn D. McDowell. [incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.39 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 12, 2013].

10.41		Reorganization and Purchase Agreement dated as of December 13, 2013 between ARC Rehabilitation Services, LLC, Athletic & Rehabilitation Center, LLC, Matthew J. Condon adn Kevin O'Rourke (as Sellers) and U.S. Physical Therapy, LTD (Purchaser). (Schedules pursuant to the Reorganization and Purchase Agreement have not been filed by the Registrant, who hereby undertakes to file such schedules upon the request of the Commission.) [incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 18, 2013].

21.1*		Subsidiaries of the Registrant

23.1*		Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm—Grant Thornton LLP

31.1*		Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended

31.2*		Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended

31.3*		Certification of Controller pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended

32.1*		Certification of Periodic Report of the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Controller pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

101.INS*		XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH*		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

101.CAL*		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document

101.DEF*		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

101.LAB*		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document

101.PRE*		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

*	Filed herewith

+	Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Board of Directors and Shareholders

U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc.

We have audited in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) the consolidated financial statements of U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. (a Nevada Corporation) and subsidiaries (the “Company”) referred to in our report dated March 12, 2015, which is included in the annual report to security holders and incorporated by reference in Part II of this form. Our audits of the basic consolidated financial statements included the financial statement schedule listed in the index appearing under item 15, which is the responsibility of the Company’s management. In our opinion, this financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein.

/s/ GRANT THORNTON LLP

Houston, Texas

March 12, 2015

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FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE*

SCHEDULE II — VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

U.S. PHYSICAL THERAPY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

COL. A	COL B		COL C				COL D			COL E
			Additions
Description	Balance at Beginning of Period		Charged to Costs and Expenses		Charged to Other Accounts		Deductions			Balance at End of Period
	(Amounts in Thousands)
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2014:
Reserves and allowances deducted from asset accounts:
Allowance for doubtful accounts(1)	$	1,628	$	4,112		—	$	3,873	(2)	$	1,867
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013:
Reserves and allowances deducted from asset accounts:
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	2,109	$	4,370		—	$	4,851	(2)	$	1,628
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012:
Reserves and allowances deducted from asset accounts:
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	3,037	$	4,848		—	$	5,776	(2)	$	2,109

(1)	Related to patient accounts receivable and accounts receivable—other.

(2)	Uncollectible accounts written off, net of recoveries.

*	All other schedules are omitted because of the absence of conditions under which they are required or because the required information is shown in the financial statements or notes thereto.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

	U.S. PHYSICAL THERAPY, INC.
	(Registrant)

	By:	/S/ LAWRANCE W. MCAFEE
		Lawrance W. McAfee
		Chief Financial Officer

	By:	/S/ JON C. BATES
		Jon C. Bates
		Vice President/Controller

Date: March 12, 2015

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated as of the date indicated above.

By:	/S/ CHRISTOPHER J. READING	President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
	Christopher J. Reading	(principal executive officer)

By:	/S/ LAWRANCE W. MCAFEE	Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Director
	Lawrance W. McAfee	(principal financial and accounting officer)

By:	/S/ JERALD PULLINS	Chairman of the Board
	Jerald Pullins

By:	/S/ DANIEL C. ARNOLD	Vice Chairman of the Board
	Daniel C. Arnold

By:	/S/ MARK J. BROOKNER	Director
	Mark J. Brookner

By:	/S/ HARRY S. CHAPMAN	Director
	Harry S. Chapman

By:	/S/ BERNARD A. HARRIS, JR.	Director
	Bernard A. Harris, Jr.

By:	/S/ MARLIN W. JOHNSTON	Director
	Marlin W. Johnston

By:	/S/ EDWARD L. KUNTZ	Director
	Edward L. Kuntz

By:	/S/ REGG SWANSON	Director
	Regg Swanson

By:	/S/ CLAYTON TRIER	Director
	Clayton Trier

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EXHIBIT INDEX

LIST OF EXHIBITS NOT UPDATED

Number		Description

3.1		Articles of Incorporation of the Company [filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference].

3.2		Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of the Company [filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference].

3.3		Bylaws of the Company, as amended [filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 1993 and incorporated herein by reference—Commission File Number—1-11151].

10.1+		1992 Stock Option Plan, as amended [filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference].

10.2+		Executive Option Plan [filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 (Reg. No. 33-63444) and incorporated herein by reference].

10.3+		1999 Employee Stock Option Plan (as amended and restated May 20, 2008) [incorporated by reference to Appendix A to the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A, filed with the SEC on April 17, 2008].

10.4+		U. S. Physical Therapy, Inc. 2003 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended and restated March 26, 2010 [incorporated by reference to Appendix A to the Company’s proxy statement on Schedule 14A filed with the SEC on April 9, 2010].

10.6+		Consulting agreement between the Company and J. Livingston Kosberg [filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference].

10.7+		First Amendment to the Consulting Agreement between the Company and J. Livingston—Kosberg [filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002 and incorporated herein by reference.]

10.8+		Amended and Restated Employment Agreement dated May 24, 2007, between U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. and Christopher J. Reading [incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 25, 2007].

10.9+		Amendment to Amended and Restated Employment Agreement dated December 2, 2008 between U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. and Christopher J. Reading [incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on December 5, 2008].

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Number		Description
10.10+		Amended and Restated Employment Agreement dated May 24, 2007, between U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. and Lawrance W. McAfee [incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 25, 2007].

10.11+		Amendment to Amended and Restated Employment Agreement dated December 2, 2008 between U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. and Lawrance W. McAfee [incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on December 5, 2008].

10.12+		Form of Restricted Stock Agreement [incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.17 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 12, 2013.]

10.13+		Employment Agreement dated May 24, 2007, between U. S. Physical Therapy, Inc. and Glenn D. McDowell [incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 25, 2007].

10.14+		Amendment to Employment Agreement dated December 2, 2008 between U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. and Glenn D. McDowell [incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on December 5, 2008].

10.15+		USPH Executive Long-Term Incentive Plan, as Amended [incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on December 31, 2008].

10.16+		USPH 2009 Executive Bonus Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 19, 2009).

10.17+		U. S. Physical Therapy, Inc. Objective Long-Term Incentive Plan for Senior Management, effective March 31, 2011 [incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on April 6, 2011].

10.18+		U. S. Physical Therapy, Inc. Discretionary Long-Term Incentive Plan for Senior Management for 2011, effective March 31, 2011 [incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on April 6, 2011].

10.19+		U. S. Physical Therapy, Inc. Objective Cash Bonus Plan for 2011, effective March 31, 2011 [incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on April 6, 2011].

10.20+		U. S. Physical Therapy, Inc. Discretionary Cash Bonus Plan for 2011, effective March 31, 2011 [incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.4 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on April 6, 2011].

10.21+		U. S. Physical Therapy, Inc. Objective Long-Term Incentive Plan for Senior Management,effective March 27, 2012 [incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Company Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 2, 2012].

10.22+		U. S. Physical Therapy, Inc. Discretionary Long-Term Incentive Plan for Senior Management for 2012, effective March 27, 2012 [incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 to the Company Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 2, 2012].

10.23+		U. S. Physical Therapy, Inc. Objective Cash Bonus Plan for 2012, effective March 27, 2012 [incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.3 to the Company Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 2, 2012].

10.24+		U. S. Physical Therapy, Inc. Discretionary Cash Bonus Plan for 2012, effective March 27, 2012 [incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.4 to the Company Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 2, 2012].

10.25+		U. S. Physical Therapy, Inc. Long-Term Incentive Plan for Senior Management for 2013, effective March 27, 2013 [incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Company Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on April 1, 2013].

10.26+		U. S. Physical Therapy, Inc.Objective Cash Bonus Plan for 2013, effective March 27, 2013 [incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 to the Company Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on April 1, 2013].

10.27+		U. S. Physical Therapy, Inc. Discretionary Cash Bonus Plan for 2013, effective March 27, 2013 [incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.3 to the Company Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on April 1, 2013].

10.28+		U. S. Physical Therapy, Inc. Long-Term Incentive Plan for Senior Management for 2014, effective March 21, 2014 [incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Company Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 27, 2014].

10.29+		U. S. Physical Therapy, Inc. Discretionary Long-Term Incentive Plan for Senior Management for 2014, effective March 21, 2014 [incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 to the Company Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 27, 2014].

10.30+		U. S. Physical Therapy, Inc. Objective Cash Bonus Plan for Senior Management for 2014, effective March 21, 2014 [incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.3 to the Company Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 27, 2014].

10.31+		U. S. Physical Therapy, Inc. Discretionary Cash Bonus Plan for Senior Management for 2014, effective March 21, 2014 [incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.4 to the Company Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 27, 2014].

10.32		Reorganization and Securities Purchase Agreement dated as of September 6, 2007 between U. S. Physical Therapy, Ltd., STAR Physical Therapy, LP (“STAR LP”), the limited partners of STAR LP, and Regg Swanson as Seller Representative and in his individual capacity [incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on September 7, 2007].

10.33		Credit Agreement, dated as of August 27, 2007 among U. S. Physical Therapy, Inc., as the Borrower, Bank of America, N. A., as Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender and L/C Issuer, and The Other Lenders Party Hereto [incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed with the SEC on September 5, 2007].

10.34		First Amendment to Credit Agreement dated as of June 4, 2008 by and among U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc., a Nevada Corporation, the Lenders party hereto, and Bank of America, N. A., as Administrative Agent [incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2008, filed with the SEC on August 11, 2008].

10.35		Second Amendment to Credit Agreement and Consent by and among the Company and the Lenders party hereto, and Bank of America, N. A., as Administrative Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Company Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 18, 2010).

10.36		Third Amendment to Credit Agreement dated as of October 13, 2010, by and among the Company and the Lenders party hereto, and Bank of America, N.A. as administrative Agent [incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.30 to the Company Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 10, 2011].

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Number		Description

10.37		Fourth Amendment to Credit Agreement by and among the Company and the Lenders party hereto, and Bank of America, N. A, as Administrative Agent [incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.35 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 12, 2013].

10.36		Fifth Amendment to Credit Agreement by and among the Company and the Lenders party hereto, and Bank of America, N. A, as Administrative Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 25, 2012).

10.37		Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of December 5, 2013, among the Company, as the borrower, and Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent and other lenders party hereto [incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 9, 2013].

10.38		Amendment to employment agreement effective March 8, 2013 between U. S. Physical Therapy, Inc. and Christopher J. Reading [incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.37 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 12, 2013].

10.39		Amendment to employment agreement effective March 8, 2013 between U. S. Physical Therapy, Inc. and Lawrance M. McAfee [incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.38 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 12, 2013].

10.40		Amendment to employment agreement effective March 8, 2013 between U. S. Physical Therapy, Inc. and Glenn D. McDowell. [incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.39 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 12, 2013].

10.41		Reorganization and Purchase Agreement dated as of December 13, 2013 between ARC Rehabilitation Services, LLC, Athletic & Rehabilitation Center, LLC, Matthew J. Condon adn Kevin O'Rourke (as Sellers) and U.S. Physical Therapy, LTD (Purchaser). (Schedules pursuant to the Reorganization and Purchase Agreement have not been filed by the Registrant, who hereby undertakes to file such schedules upon the request of the Commission.) [incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 18, 2013].

21.1*		Subsidiaries of the Registrant

23.1*		Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm—Grant Thornton LLP

31.1*		Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended

31.2*		Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended

31.3*		Certification of Controller pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended

32.1*		Certification of Periodic Report of the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Controller pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

101.INS*		XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH*		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

101.CAL*		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document

101.DEF*		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

101.LAB*		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document

101.PRE*		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

*	Filed herewith

+	Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.