Doctor jobs in Thuringia

On 3 November 2026, Klaro counted 628 open positions for doctors in Thuringia, 5% of the 13,643 in Germany. That makes Thuringia number 9 of 16 states. German adverts name the state Thüringen.

The specialties with the most jobs here are internal medicine (122), psychiatry (74) and surgery (72). The towns with the most are Erfurt (89), Gera (36) and Jena (35).

By career level: 279 specialist (Facharzt), 141 resident (Assistenzarzt), 138 senior physician (Oberarzt), 26 lead senior physician (Leitender Oberarzt) and 19 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 Thuringia?

On 3 November 2026, Klaro counted 628 open positions for doctors in Thuringia, 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 Thuringia?

On 3 November 2026, 141 of the adverts in Thuringia were for residents in specialty training (Assistenzarzt). This is the usual first job for a doctor new to Germany.

Which towns in Thuringia have the most doctor jobs?

Erfurt (89), Gera (36) and Jena (35). 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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