Specialist (Facharzt) jobs in Hesse

On 3 November 2026, Klaro counted 460 open specialist (Facharzt) positions in Hesse, 7% of the 6,144 in Germany. That makes Hesse number 5 of 16 states for specialist jobs.

Of the towns in Hesse with a page of their own, Frankfurt am Main (51), Kassel (40) and Dillenburg (22) have the most.

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 Hesse?

On 3 November 2026, Klaro counted 460 open specialist (Facharzt) positions in Hesse, out of 6,144 in all of Germany.

Which towns in Hesse have the most specialist jobs?

Of the towns with a page of their own: Frankfurt am Main (51), Kassel (40) and Dillenburg (22). Smaller towns are counted on this page and in the job search.

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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