U.S. Physical Therapy (USPH) 8-K U.S. Physical Therapy to Present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2014 Healthcare Conference

Exhibit 99.1

U.S. Physical Therapy to Present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2014 Healthcare Conference

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 12, 2014--U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. (NYSE: USPH), a national operator of physical therapy outpatient clinics (the “Company”), today announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Chris Reading, and its Chief Financial Officer, Larry McAfee, will present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2014 Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, May 14, 2014. The presentation will cover an overview of the Company. The conference is being held at the Encore at the Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.

A copy of the presentation is posted on the Company’s website at www.usph.com.

About U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc.

Founded in 1990, U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. operates 485 clinics in 43 states. The Company's clinics provide preventative and post-operative care for a variety of orthopedic-related disorders and sports-related injuries, treatment for neurologically-related injuries and rehabilitation of injured workers. In addition to owning and operating clinics, the Company manages physical therapy facilities for third parties, including hospitals and physician groups.

More information about U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. is available at www.usph.com. The information included on that website is not incorporated into this press release.

CONTACT:
U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc.
Larry McAfee, (713) 297-7000
Chief Financial Officer
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Chris Reading, (713) 297-7000
Chief Executive Officer
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Westwicke Partners
Bob East, (443) 213-0502