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): June 7, 2017

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 2.02          RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.

On June 7, 2016, U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. (“USPH”) (NYSE: USPH), a national operator of outpatient physical therapy clinics, today reported results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2016 and provided 2017 earnings guidance.

The press release includes a discussion of operating results and Adjusted EBITDA, non-GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) financial measures. See page 11 of press release for a definition of operating results and Adjusted EBITDA and a reconciliation of those measures to the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP.

In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including the exhibits, shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

ITEM 9.01          FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

* Filed 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.