Doctor jobs in Rhineland-Palatinate

On 3 November 2026, Klaro counted 656 open positions for doctors in Rhineland-Palatinate, 5% of the 13,643 in Germany. That makes Rhineland-Palatinate number 8 of 16 states. German adverts name the state Rheinland-Pfalz.

The specialties with the most jobs here are internal medicine (112), psychiatry (105) and surgery (80). The towns with the most are Koblenz (47), Trier (45) and Ludwigshafen am Rhein (44).

By career level: 307 specialist (Facharzt), 152 senior physician (Oberarzt), 136 resident (Assistenzarzt), 32 lead senior physician (Leitender Oberarzt) and 4 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 Rhineland-Palatinate?

On 3 November 2026, Klaro counted 656 open positions for doctors in Rhineland-Palatinate, 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 Rhineland-Palatinate?

On 3 November 2026, 136 of the adverts in Rhineland-Palatinate were for residents in specialty training (Assistenzarzt). This is the usual first job for a doctor new to Germany.

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

Koblenz (47), Trier (45) and Ludwigshafen am Rhein (44). 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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