U.S. Physical Therapy (USPH) 10-K 2016 FY Annual report

Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We have issued our reports dated June 7, 2017, with respect to the consolidated financial statements, schedule, and internal control over financial reporting included in the Annual Report of US Physical Therapy, Inc. on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.  We consent to the incorporation by reference of said reports in the Registration Statements of US Physical Therapy, Inc. on Forms S-8 (File No. 333-200832, 333-30071, 333-64159, 333-67680, 333-67678, 333-82932, 333-103057, 333-113592, 333-116230, 333-153051 and 333-185381).

/s/ GRANT THORNTON LLP

Houston, Texas

June 7, 2017