UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 3, 2011 (December 31, 2010)

U.S. PHYSICAL THERAPY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (713) 297-7000

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Item 8.01 Other Events.

          On January 3, 2011, U. S. Physical Therapy, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the acquisition of a majority interest in a 14 clinic physical therapy group located in the Southeast. The practice presently sees approximately 100,000 patient visits per year and produces approximately $9.0 million in annual revenue. The purchase price for U.S. Physical Therapy’s 65% acquired interest was $4,770,000 which was financed with available cash, borrowings under the Company’s credit line and a seller note. The acquisition closed on December 31, 2010.

          Pursuant to the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the information contained in this report shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and will not be incorporated by reference into any filings by the Company under such Act or the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.      

*Furnished herewith.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.