Dr. Chuck Thigpen serves as the Chief Clinical and Strategy Officer at ATI Physical Therapy, where he oversees clinical excellence, enterprise strategy, and strategic partnerships. He has been instrumental in developing ATI’s care model and implementing best practices across the organization. Since 2019, Dr. Thigpen has led ATI’s participation in the CMS Quality Payment Program, earning recognition as a MIPS Exceptional Provider across the entire platform. He has also driven the expansion of service lines and the national rollout of innovative care models, including the integration of virtual therapy solutions into a hybrid care model designed to enhance access to high-quality care.

A recognized leader in musculoskeletal health, Dr. Thigpen has published and presented extensively on shoulder injuries and value-based care. He is a member of the East Tennessee State University Rehabilitation Sciences Alumni Hall of Fame and the American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy Hall of Fame. He holds adjunct faculty roles at Duke University, the University of South Carolina, and Clemson University, and earned his PhD and MS from UNC-Chapel Hill and BS from East Tennessee State University.