Lead senior physician (Leitender Oberarzt) jobs in Bavaria

On 3 November 2026, Klaro counted 91 open lead senior physician (Leitender Oberarzt) positions in Bavaria, 15% of the 614 in Germany. That makes Bavaria number 2 of 16 states for lead senior physician jobs.

Of the towns in Bavaria with a page of their own, Munich (5), Ansbach (4) and Hof (4) 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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How many lead senior physician (Leitender Oberarzt) jobs are there in Bavaria?

On 3 November 2026, Klaro counted 91 open lead senior physician (Leitender Oberarzt) positions in Bavaria, out of 614 in all of Germany.

Which towns in Bavaria have the most lead senior physician jobs?

Of the towns with a page of their own: Munich (5), Ansbach (4) and Hof (4). 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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