Specialist (Facharzt) jobs in Cologne

On 4 November 2026, Klaro counted 60 open specialist (Facharzt) positions in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia. That is 51% of the 117 doctor jobs in Cologne. German adverts write the town Köln.

Of the 376 towns in Germany with a specialist page of their own, Cologne is number 2. North Rhine-Westphalia has 1,095 specialist jobs in all.

Other career levels in Cologne: 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 specialist (Facharzt) jobs are there in Cologne?

On 4 November 2026, Klaro counted 60 open specialist (Facharzt) positions in Cologne. The count is made again every day from the live adverts.

Which employers in Cologne advertise specialist (Facharzt) jobs?

Among the 20 newest adverts on this page: Alexianer Köln GmbH (2), IAAI Arbeitssicherheit GmbH (2) and medicoreha Dr. Welsink Rehabilitation GmbH (2). Each advert links to the employer's own page.

Where else in North Rhine-Westphalia are specialist jobs?

Of the towns with a page of their own: Düsseldorf (58), Essen (39) and Bielefeld (34). All 1,095 in North Rhine-Westphalia are on the state page.

Is my specialist title from abroad recognised in Germany?

Not on its own: the state medical association (Landesärztekammer) checks it and may recognise it fully, in part, or not. Until then you can apply as a resident, or as a specialist with a note on your CV that recognition is open.

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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