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 24, 2005 (January 21, 2005)
U.S. PHYSICAL THERAPY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada 1-11151 76-0364866
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Number) Identification No.)
1300 West Sam Houston Parkway South, Suite 300, Houston, Texas 77042
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (713) 297-7000
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors;
Appointment of Principal Officers
On January 21, 2005, U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. (the "Company") announced the
promotion of Glenn Mc Dowell to Chief Operating Officer. The promotion is
effective January 24, 2005. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit
99.1.
Biographical information for Mr. McDowell regarding his age, business experience
and related qualification is set forth below.
Biography
Glenn McDowell, 47, has served as Vice President of Operations of the Company
overseeing the west region since joining in October 2003. From 1996 to 2003, Mr.
McDowell was employed by HealthSouth Corporation, a provider of outpatient
surgery, diagnostic imaging and rehabilitative healthcare services. His most
recent position with HealthSouth Corporation was Vice President of Operations -
West Ambulatory Division where he oversaw the operations of more than 165
outpatient rehabilitation and other facilities. Mr. McDowell holds a Masters
degree in Orthopedic Manual Therapy from the State of Utah, a Bachelor of
Science in Physical Therapy from SUNY at Stony Brook and a Bachelor of Arts in
Science and History from Lycoming College.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(a) None.
(b) None.
(c) Exhibits
Exhibits Description of Exhibits
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99.1 Press Release
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.
U.S. PHYSICAL THERAPY, INC.
Dated: January 24, 2005 By: /s/ LAWRANCE W. MCAFEE
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Lawrance W. McAfee
Chief Financial Officer
(duly authorized officer and principal
financial and accounting officer)
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT
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99.1 Press Release dated January 21, 2005.*
* Furnished herewith