R.I. Gen. Laws § 40.1-3-5: Physicians and employees of Zambarano hospital.

The director of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals may appoint all physicians he or she may deem necessary for the hospital, and all other assistants and employees necessary for the performance of the duties of the department, and for the proper administration of the affairs of the hospital, all of whom shall serve as prescribed by chapter 4 of title 36. The director may fix the compensation of all persons so appointed or employed, within the amounts appropriated therefor.