Lara Wengert, CCC-SLP,CPHQ
- Position: Director of Rehabilitation Services
- Additional Specialties: Rehabilitation, Speech Therapy
- Languages Spoken: English
- Gender: Female
About Lara
After graduating from the University of Denver with majors in Psychology and Communications, Lara received her Masters degree in speech-language pathology from Arizona State University.
As a speech-language therapist, she has practiced for 17 years before taking on healthcare leadership roles. Lara's clinical experience includes serving pediatrics and adults, across multiple settings. She specialized in apraxia of speech as a PROMPT certified therapist, and in therapy for voice and swallowing disorders, with advanced training in performing MBSSs, FEES and laryngostroboscopy.
Lara's leadership experience over the last 13 years includes oversight of acute inpatient and multi-site outpatient therapy teams; inpatient rehabilitation hospital (IRF level) operations for case management, clinical liaisons, accreditation and transport; and development of clinical compliance and quality programs.
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BS in Psychology and Communications
University of Denver
Denver, CO -
Masters in Communicative Disorders
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ