Doctor jobs in Cologne

On 3 November 2026, Klaro counted 117 open positions for doctors in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia. That is 5% of the 2,599 in North Rhine-Westphalia, and Cologne is number 1 of the 76 towns in North Rhine-Westphalia with a page of their own.

German adverts write the town Köln.

The specialties with the most jobs in Cologne are occupational medicine (23), psychiatry (22) and surgery (11).

By career level: 60 specialist (Facharzt), 23 resident (Assistenzarzt), 16 senior physician (Oberarzt) and 3 head of department (Chefarzt) 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 Cologne?

On 3 November 2026, Klaro counted 117 open positions for doctors in Cologne. The count is made again every day from the live adverts.

Are there resident (Assistenzarzt) jobs in Cologne?

Yes: on 3 November 2026, 23 of the adverts in Cologne 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 Cologne?

Occupational medicine (23), psychiatry (22) and surgery (11). 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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