Lead senior physician (Leitender Oberarzt) jobs in Thuringia

On 3 November 2026, Klaro counted 26 open lead senior physician (Leitender Oberarzt) positions in Thuringia, 4% of the 614 in Germany. That makes Thuringia number 11 of 16 states for lead senior physician jobs.

Of the towns in Thuringia with a page of their own, Suhl (6), Hildburghausen (3) and Meiningen (3) 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 Thuringia?

On 3 November 2026, Klaro counted 26 open lead senior physician (Leitender Oberarzt) positions in Thuringia, out of 614 in all of Germany.

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

Of the towns with a page of their own: Suhl (6), Hildburghausen (3) and Meiningen (3). 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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