Doctor jobs in Hesse

On 3 November 2026, Klaro counted 1,108 open positions for doctors in Hesse, 8% of the 13,643 in Germany. That makes Hesse number 5 of 16 states. German adverts name the state Hessen.

The specialties with the most jobs here are psychiatry (215), internal medicine (161) and surgery (99). The towns with the most are Frankfurt am Main (102), Kassel (101) and Bad Nauheim (59).

By career level: 460 specialist (Facharzt), 300 resident (Assistenzarzt), 243 senior physician (Oberarzt), 46 lead senior physician (Leitender Oberarzt) and 23 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 Hesse?

On 3 November 2026, Klaro counted 1,108 open positions for doctors in Hesse, out of 13,643 in all of Germany. The count is made again every day from the live adverts.

How many resident (Assistenzarzt) jobs are there in Hesse?

On 3 November 2026, 300 of the adverts in Hesse were for residents in specialty training (Assistenzarzt). This is the usual first job for a doctor new to Germany.

Which towns in Hesse have the most doctor jobs?

Frankfurt am Main (102), Kassel (101) and Bad Nauheim (59). 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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