Surgery jobs in Rhineland-Palatinate

On 2 November 2026, Klaro counted 80 open positions for doctors in surgery in Rhineland-Palatinate, 5% of the 1,495 in Germany. That makes Rhineland-Palatinate number 8 of 16 states for surgery. German adverts call the specialty Chirurgie.

Of the towns in Rhineland-Palatinate with a page of their own, Koblenz (10), Kaiserslautern (9) and Ludwigshafen am Rhein (9) have the most.

The adverts are in German and name the career level: Assistenzarzt is a resident in specialty training (Weiterbildung), Facharzt a specialist, Oberarzt a senior physician and Chefarzt the head of department. To start work you need a German licence to practise: the Approbation, or a temporary Berufserlaubnis.

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Questions doctors ask

How many surgery jobs are there in Rhineland-Palatinate?

On 2 November 2026, Klaro counted 80 open positions in surgery in Rhineland-Palatinate, out of 1,495 in all of Germany.

Which towns in Rhineland-Palatinate have the most surgery jobs?

Of the towns with a page of their own: Koblenz (10), Kaiserslautern (9) and Ludwigshafen am Rhein (9). Smaller towns are counted on this page and in the job search.

Can I apply before I have my Approbation?

Yes, you can apply while your application for the Approbation is still open. Say on your CV where it stands; the guide on applying while your Approbation is pending shows how.

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