The demand for health professionals in Germany is very high. Therefore, the immigration of medical experts has been established for years and is increasingly popular. This offers foreign professionals many opportunities.
We know that the decision to go to Germany for work is a big step. The reasons are as versatile as the people behind them. So why should the path to Germany follow a rigid template?
Signite therefore deliberately offers a range of options so that there is the right solution for everyone. Employer, recognition path, language acquisition. Sign up for our matching app and find out what suits you best!
In the health sector, a distinction is made between nursing and healing or therapeutic professions. Many of these professions are regulated by the state in Germany. This means that a licence is required to start working in these professions.
This applies to doctors, nurses, obstetricians, occupational therapists and others, see overview. Professional recognition is mandatory for all these professions. Persons with a foreign qualification must have it recognised through an adaptation course or by successfully passing a professional knowledge examination.
In addition to that, one has to prove linguistic competence as good communication with patients, colleagues and relatives is very important. Up to now, German on a B2-level with a certificate from the Goethe Institute or telc is required. From 2024, a professional language examination will be introduced for each regulated profession, which must be passed in order to receive the professional certificate and thus the professional licence.
We strongly believe that by using the right technology we can speed up processes, make them more transparent and understandable.
By using our matching app we’re not only connecting you with your future employer. We also structure all subsequent processes like professional recognition, language training and visa application.
Your communication with Signite and your employer will happen via the software so you never miss a task or important update. If you want to gain more insights about the different process steps, we even give you access to our Signite Portal, a trivia page on our homepage that gives you inside information. This digital approach helps us to increase efficiency, data security and most importantly, time. So there is nothing standing in your way to start working in Germany as soon as possible.
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In Germany there are various institutions where you can work as a medical professional. Depending on your previous experience and individual preferences you can choose the employer that fits for you.
Working in a hospital has a strong medical focus. The efficient treatment and fast recovery of patients is the main objective. Experts can be placed in various departments and are working together with a team of doctors and other medical staff.
Many medical experts work in elderly care institutions. They care for old people in need of long-term care and who permanently live in a care home. With a team of nursing professionals and other medical staff you support and care for the patients. It is the objective to preserve a stable quality of life for the patients as well as to encourage the maintenance of their individual abilities. Besides the medical care it is important to do basic care as well as psychosocial support.
Supporting the recovery process of patients is the main responsibility of medical experts in a rehabilitation clinic. The exact scope of activity varies according to the treatment focus of the clinic. Patients usually spend a previously defined period of time in a rehabilitation center after leaving the hospital or after medical referral from a doctor. Medical professionals care for those patients together with a team of therapists and other medical staff.
For those people who need medical support but still prefer to live in their own place, support by outpatient care nurses can be a solution. Nurses working in this field usually go to the patient’s own home and provide medical service according to their needs. It’s the nurses’ objective to enable the patients to continue to live independently by giving medical support, helping with personal hygiene or assisting with domestic work.
Medical experts who are working with an intensive care provider are responsible to care for people in need of intensive nursing due to a life-threatening condition. This type of care takes place outside of a hospital, usually in the patient’s own home or a care facility. The nurses follow the objective to integrate the patient to their every-day life and improve their quality of living. Modern technical and medical devices such as ventilators allow the nurses together with a team of other medical specialists to ensure a high-quality care outside of a clinic.
Many health professionals, especially doctors or therapists, work in practices or medical health centres because patients can be treated there on an outpatient basis and according to their individual needs. In a practice or health centre (also medical care centre MVZ), there is usually a specialisation in a certain treatment area, so that cooperation takes place with other specialists, e.g. doctors, therapists, etc. in this specialist area.
Get a first impression of Signite’s matching by filling out the matching questionnaire. Give us some information about your personal background and expectations. We will then transfer those details to our matching app where you can log in and complete your profile. There is also an option for immediate registration. You can join Signite if you have a diploma of a medical school and (if applicable) the required professional license.
Our approach is very flexible. You don’t need to have any German language skills to join Signite. However, we are also happy if you join with existing knowledge of German language as this speeds up your process. The interview with your employer can take place at A2-level, for visa you will need at least B1, we even recommend B2. Signite can support you with finding suitable German language courses. Just get in touch with us!
With our matching app we provide you the digital framework to find the right employer. You can choose your employer according to your preferences. You decide about the type of medical institution and the location in Germany where you would like to work. You can also select your preferred path of recognition. Or maybe you are completely flexible? All this affects your matches and therefore the selection of suitable employers. It’s up to you!
Signite provides continuous support from your registration until your transfer to Germany. We support you with starting the application for the professional recognition, following along the language training and helping you in interviews with your future employer. We’re assisting you with your visa application and give recommendations about finishing the recognition process. We manage that via our online matching app or if needed in personal contact with our Signite staff.
Using the Signite matching app is free of charge for all users with no hidden costs. We believe that experts should follow their objective to migrate to Germany with maximum flexibility and without being bound by contracts. However, we expect you to follow our approach with commitment, sincerity and personal effort to fulfill all process steps in time.
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The process of professional recognition in Germany can be quite confusing and demanding. But Signite will support you, step by step. First, we will identify the most suitable solution for you. Then we will help you to organize the correct application documents. And once you are ready to move to Germany, we will get you in touch with the right education provider to finish the professional recognition.
Generally, all experts can join Signite. However, based on the German immigration law immigrants who are older than 45 years must provide a defined salary to obtain a visa. This salary is comparably high so I can be a bit challenging to find an employer that is able to pay this salary. Anyhow, give it a try, ask our Signite staff for help and try to find the employer that fulfills the requirements.