(See major companies that do.) However, Apple does hire for work-at-home positions in at least one division, its AppleCare support team. Most of its home-based customer service jobs, called Apple At-Home Advisors, are virtual call center positions; however there are also separate chat agent positions.
Stress fractures heal with time and rest. Athletes are advised to rest from any activity that caused the stress fracture for the 6-14 weeks that the fractures take to heal (ask your doctor how long your particular fracture will probably take to heal), or until pain-free for 2-3 weeks.
Fractures in adults generally take six weeks to heal. After six weeks, there is usually a fair amount of stiffness that needs to be worked out before unrestricted use is possible. Usually you can do this at home, but you may need two or three visits with a therapist to get you started.