Doctor jobs in Gelsenkirchen

On 3 November 2026, Klaro counted 44 open positions for doctors in Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia. That is 2% of the 2,599 in North Rhine-Westphalia, and Gelsenkirchen is number 13 of the 76 towns in North Rhine-Westphalia with a page of their own.

The specialties with the most jobs in Gelsenkirchen are surgery (6), psychiatry (6) and anesthesiology (5).

By career level: 17 senior physician (Oberarzt), 9 resident (Assistenzarzt), 9 specialist (Facharzt) and 8 lead senior physician (Leitender Oberarzt) jobs.

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 doctor jobs are there in Gelsenkirchen?

On 3 November 2026, Klaro counted 44 open positions for doctors in Gelsenkirchen. The count is made again every day from the live adverts.

Are there resident (Assistenzarzt) jobs in Gelsenkirchen?

Yes: on 3 November 2026, 9 of the adverts in Gelsenkirchen were for residents in specialty training (Assistenzarzt). This is the usual first job for a doctor new to Germany.

Which specialties have the most jobs in Gelsenkirchen?

Surgery (6), psychiatry (6) and anesthesiology (5). Each one has its own page with the newest adverts.

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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